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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,030.71, 46,961.49 and 18,922.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,030.71, 46,961.49 and 18,922.59 is: 26,112.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,030.71 : 46,961.49 = 18,922.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,030.71/46,961.49 = 18,922.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,030.71x = 46,961.49 × 18,922.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,030.71x = 888,633,021.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,633,021.06/34,030.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,112.68

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