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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,035.53, 46,968.92 and 18,929.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,035.53, 46,968.92 and 18,929.58 is: 26,122.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,035.53 : 46,968.92 = 18,929.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,035.53/46,968.92 = 18,929.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,035.53x = 46,968.92 × 18,929.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,035.53x = 889,102,046.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,102,046.30/34,035.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,122.77

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