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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,005.39, 46,926.50 and 18,897.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,005.39, 46,926.50 and 18,897.66 is: 26,078.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,005.39 : 46,926.50 = 18,897.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,005.39/46,926.50 = 18,897.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,005.39x = 46,926.50 × 18,897.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,005.39x = 886,801,041.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,801,041.99/34,005.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,078.25

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