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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,033.35, 46,966.08 and 18,925.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,033.35, 46,966.08 and 18,925.87 is: 26,117.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,033.35 : 46,966.08 = 18,925.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,033.35/46,966.08 = 18,925.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,033.35x = 46,966.08 × 18,925.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,033.35x = 888,873,958.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,873,958.72/34,033.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,117.74

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