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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,027.56, 46,960.16 and 18,920.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,027.56, 46,960.16 and 18,920.34 is: 26,111.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,027.56 : 46,960.16 = 18,920.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,027.56/46,960.16 = 18,920.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,027.56x = 46,960.16 × 18,920.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,027.56x = 888,502,099.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,502,099.05/34,027.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,111.25

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