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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,032.14, 46,966.38 and 18,924.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,032.14, 46,966.38 and 18,924.92 is: 26,117.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,032.14 : 46,966.38 = 18,924.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,032.14/46,966.38 = 18,924.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,032.14x = 46,966.38 × 18,924.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,032.14x = 888,834,984.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,834,984.19/34,032.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,117.52

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