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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,059.84, 46,998.90 and 18,950.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,059.84, 46,998.90 and 18,950.10 is: 26,149.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,059.84 : 46,998.90 = 18,950.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,059.84/46,998.90 = 18,950.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,059.84x = 46,998.90 × 18,950.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,059.84x = 890,633,854.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,633,854.89/34,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,149.09

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