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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,063.98, 47,009.19 and 18,957.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,063.98, 47,009.19 and 18,957.66 is: 26,162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,063.98 : 47,009.19 = 18,957.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,063.98/47,009.19 = 18,957.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,063.98x = 47,009.19 × 18,957.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,063.98x = 891,184,240.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,184,240.90/34,063.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,162.07

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