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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,029.72, 46,961.37 and 18,921.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,029.72, 46,961.37 and 18,921.60 is: 26,112.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,029.72 : 46,961.37 = 18,921.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,029.72/46,961.37 = 18,921.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,029.72x = 46,961.37 × 18,921.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,029.72x = 888,584,258.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,584,258.59/34,029.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,112.01

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