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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,028.39, 46,957.95 and 18,921.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,028.39, 46,957.95 and 18,921.69 is: 26,111.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,028.39 : 46,957.95 = 18,921.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,028.39/46,957.95 = 18,921.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,028.39x = 46,957.95 × 18,921.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,028.39x = 888,523,772.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,523,772.94/34,028.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,111.25

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