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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,006.59, 46,928.15 and 18,898.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,006.59, 46,928.15 and 18,898.87 is: 26,079.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,006.59 : 46,928.15 = 18,898.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,006.59/46,928.15 = 18,898.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,006.59x = 46,928.15 × 18,898.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,006.59x = 886,888,936.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,888,936.12/34,006.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,079.91

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