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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,027.42, 46,954.26 and 18,917.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,027.42, 46,954.26 and 18,917.66 is: 26,104.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,027.42 : 46,954.26 = 18,917.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,027.42/46,954.26 = 18,917.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,027.42x = 46,954.26 × 18,917.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,027.42x = 888,264,491.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,264,491.46/34,027.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,104.38

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