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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,026.46, 46,955.64 and 18,918.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,026.46, 46,955.64 and 18,918.34 is: 26,106.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,026.46 : 46,955.64 = 18,918.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,026.46/46,955.64 = 18,918.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,026.46x = 46,955.64 × 18,918.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,026.46x = 888,322,762.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,322,762.44/34,026.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,106.82

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