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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,005.72, 46,927.86 and 18,897.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,005.72, 46,927.86 and 18,897.91 is: 26,079.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,005.72 : 46,927.86 = 18,897.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,005.72/46,927.86 = 18,897.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,005.72x = 46,927.86 × 18,897.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,005.72x = 886,838,286.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,838,286.59/34,005.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,079.09

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