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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,006.76, 46,928.20 and 18,693.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,006.76, 46,928.20 and 18,693.36 is: 25,796.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,006.76 : 46,928.20 = 18,693.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,006.76/46,928.20 = 18,693.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,006.76x = 46,928.20 × 18,693.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,006.76x = 877,245,502.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,245,502.11/34,006.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,796.21

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