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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,002.54, 46,926.68 and 20,577.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,002.54, 46,926.68 and 20,577.11 is: 28,398.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,002.54 : 46,926.68 = 20,577.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,002.54/46,926.68 = 20,577.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,002.54x = 46,926.68 × 20,577.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,002.54x = 965,615,118.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,615,118.78/34,002.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,398.32

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