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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,027.68, 46,960.32 and 18,923.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,027.68, 46,960.32 and 18,923.72 is: 26,115.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,027.68 : 46,960.32 = 18,923.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,027.68/46,960.32 = 18,923.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,027.68x = 46,960.32 × 18,923.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,027.68x = 888,663,711.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,663,711.99/34,027.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,115.91

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