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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,035.53, 46,963.31 and 18,926.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,035.53, 46,963.31 and 18,926.20 is: 26,114.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,035.53 : 46,963.31 = 18,926.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,035.53/46,963.31 = 18,926.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,035.53x = 46,963.31 × 18,926.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,035.53x = 888,837,147.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,837,147.11/34,035.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,114.98

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