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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,027.44, 46,960.47 and 18,921.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,027.44, 46,960.47 and 18,921.35 is: 26,112.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,027.44 : 46,960.47 = 18,921.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,027.44/46,960.47 = 18,921.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,027.44x = 46,960.47 × 18,921.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,027.44x = 888,555,254.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,555,254.23/34,027.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,112.90

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