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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,006.44, 46,927.96 and 18,898.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,006.44, 46,927.96 and 18,898.72 is: 26,079.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,006.44 : 46,927.96 = 18,898.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,006.44/46,927.96 = 18,898.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,006.44x = 46,927.96 × 18,898.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,006.44x = 886,878,376.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,878,376.21/34,006.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,079.72

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