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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,024.43, 46,955.84 and 18,920.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,024.43, 46,955.84 and 18,920.47 is: 26,111.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,024.43 : 46,955.84 = 18,920.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,024.43/46,955.84 = 18,920.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,024.43x = 46,955.84 × 18,920.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,024.43x = 888,426,232.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,426,232.66/34,024.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,111.42

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