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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,034.13, 46,968.86 and 18,927.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,034.13, 46,968.86 and 18,927.09 is: 26,120.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,034.13 : 46,968.86 = 18,927.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,034.13/46,968.86 = 18,927.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,034.13x = 46,968.86 × 18,927.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,034.13x = 888,983,887.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,983,887.74/34,034.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,120.36

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