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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,006.84, 46,926.45 and 18,898.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,006.84, 46,926.45 and 18,898.55 is: 26,078.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,006.84 : 46,926.45 = 18,898.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,006.84/46,926.45 = 18,898.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,006.84x = 46,926.45 × 18,898.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,006.84x = 886,841,861.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,841,861.65/34,006.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,078.34

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