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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,036.38, 46,967.49 and 18,929.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,036.38, 46,967.49 and 18,929.07 is: 26,120.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,036.38 : 46,967.49 = 18,929.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,036.38/46,967.49 = 18,929.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,036.38x = 46,967.49 × 18,929.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,036.38x = 889,050,952.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,050,952.37/34,036.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,120.61

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