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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,008.49, 46,930.62 and 18,900.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,008.49, 46,930.62 and 18,900.73 is: 26,082.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,008.49 : 46,930.62 = 18,900.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,008.49/46,930.62 = 18,900.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,008.49x = 46,930.62 × 18,900.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,008.49x = 887,022,977.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,022,977.35/34,008.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,082.40

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