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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,030.72, 46,961.13 and 18,923.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,030.72, 46,961.13 and 18,923.41 is: 26,113.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,030.72 : 46,961.13 = 18,923.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,030.72/46,961.13 = 18,923.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,030.72x = 46,961.13 × 18,923.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,030.72x = 888,664,717.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,664,717.05/34,030.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,113.60

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