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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,030.38, 46,962.74 and 18,923.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,030.38, 46,962.74 and 18,923.68 is: 26,115.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,030.38 : 46,962.74 = 18,923.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,030.38/46,962.74 = 18,923.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,030.38x = 46,962.74 × 18,923.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,030.38x = 888,707,534.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,707,534.25/34,030.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,115.12

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