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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,029.73, 46,961.07 and 18,922.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,029.73, 46,961.07 and 18,922.23 is: 26,112.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,029.73 : 46,961.07 = 18,922.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,029.73/46,961.07 = 18,922.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,029.73x = 46,961.07 × 18,922.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,029.73x = 888,607,932.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,607,932.78/34,029.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,112.69

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