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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,030, 46,961.40 and 19,126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,030, 46,961.40 and 19,126 is: 26,393.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,030 : 46,961.40 = 19,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,030/46,961.40 = 19,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,030x = 46,961.40 × 19,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,030x = 898,183,736.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,183,736.40/34,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,393.88

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