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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,093.68, 47,049.29 and 18,989.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,093.68, 47,049.29 and 18,989.24 is: 26,205.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,093.68 : 47,049.29 = 18,989.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,093.68/47,049.29 = 18,989.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,093.68x = 47,049.29 × 18,989.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,093.68x = 893,430,000.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,430,000.66/34,093.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,205.15

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