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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,015.61, 46,940.63 and 18,907.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,015.61, 46,940.63 and 18,907.89 is: 26,092.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,015.61 : 46,940.63 = 18,907.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,015.61/46,940.63 = 18,907.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,015.61x = 46,940.63 × 18,907.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,015.61x = 887,548,174.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,548,174.03/34,015.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,092.38

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