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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,060.23, 46,998.99 and 18,949.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,060.23, 46,998.99 and 18,949.32 is: 26,147.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,060.23 : 46,998.99 = 18,949.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,060.23/46,998.99 = 18,949.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,060.23x = 46,998.99 × 18,949.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,060.23x = 890,598,901.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,598,901.19/34,060.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,147.77

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