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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,011.76, 46,935.90 and 18,904.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,011.76, 46,935.90 and 18,904.48 is: 26,088.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,011.76 : 46,935.90 = 18,904.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,011.76/46,935.90 = 18,904.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,011.76x = 46,935.90 × 18,904.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,011.76x = 887,298,782.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,298,782.83/34,011.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,088.00

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