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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,023.43, 46,953.54 and 18,920.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,023.43, 46,953.54 and 18,920.37 is: 26,110.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,023.43 : 46,953.54 = 18,920.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,023.43/46,953.54 = 18,920.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,023.43x = 46,953.54 × 18,920.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,023.43x = 888,378,349.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,378,349.61/34,023.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,110.78

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