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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,034.16, 46,966.20 and 18,926.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,034.16, 46,966.20 and 18,926.64 is: 26,118.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,034.16 : 46,966.20 = 18,926.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,034.16/46,966.20 = 18,926.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,034.16x = 46,966.20 × 18,926.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,034.16x = 888,912,359.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,912,359.57/34,034.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,118.24

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