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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,003.94, 46,924.52 and 18,896.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,003.94, 46,924.52 and 18,896.22 is: 26,076.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,003.94 : 46,924.52 = 18,896.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,003.94/46,924.52 = 18,896.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,003.94x = 46,924.52 × 18,896.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,003.94x = 886,695,958.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,695,958.83/34,003.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,076.27

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