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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,026.30, 46,958.91 and 18,920.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,026.30, 46,958.91 and 18,920.22 is: 26,111.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,026.30 : 46,958.91 = 18,920.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,026.30/46,958.91 = 18,920.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,026.30x = 46,958.91 × 18,920.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,026.30x = 888,472,908.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,472,908.16/34,026.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,111.36

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