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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,007.98, 46,930.09 and 18,900.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,007.98, 46,930.09 and 18,900.27 is: 26,081.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,007.98 : 46,930.09 = 18,900.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,007.98/46,930.09 = 18,900.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,007.98x = 46,930.09 × 18,900.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,007.98x = 886,991,372.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,991,372.12/34,007.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,081.86

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