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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,031.07, 46,960.16 and 18,923.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,031.07, 46,960.16 and 18,923.76 is: 26,113.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,031.07 : 46,960.16 = 18,923.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,031.07/46,960.16 = 18,923.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,031.07x = 46,960.16 × 18,923.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,031.07x = 888,662,702.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,662,702.78/34,031.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,113.28

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