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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,027.92, 46,957.60 and 18,920.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,027.92, 46,957.60 and 18,920.24 is: 26,109.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,027.92 : 46,957.60 = 18,920.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,027.92/46,957.60 = 18,920.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,027.92x = 46,957.60 × 18,920.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,027.92x = 888,449,061.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,449,061.82/34,027.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,109.41

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