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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,026.78, 46,951.85 and 18,919.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,026.78, 46,951.85 and 18,919.58 is: 26,106.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,026.78 : 46,951.85 = 18,919.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,026.78/46,951.85 = 18,919.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,026.78x = 46,951.85 × 18,919.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,026.78x = 888,309,094.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,309,094.76/34,026.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,106.17

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