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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,023.68, 46,951.65 and 18,916.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,023.68, 46,951.65 and 18,916.67 is: 26,104.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,023.68 : 46,951.65 = 18,916.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,023.68/46,951.65 = 18,916.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,023.68x = 46,951.65 × 18,916.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,023.68x = 888,168,986.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,168,986.38/34,023.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,104.44

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