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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,035.49, 46,965.37 and 18,925.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,035.49, 46,965.37 and 18,925.71 is: 26,115.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,035.49 : 46,965.37 = 18,925.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,035.49/46,965.37 = 18,925.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,035.49x = 46,965.37 × 18,925.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,035.49x = 888,852,972.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,852,972.66/34,035.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,115.47

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