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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,035.92, 46,966.08 and 19,886.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,035.92, 46,966.08 and 19,886.96 is: 27,441.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,035.92 : 46,966.08 = 19,886.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,035.92/46,966.08 = 19,886.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,035.92x = 46,966.08 × 19,886.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,035.92x = 934,012,554.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,012,554.32/34,035.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,441.97

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