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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,036.71, 46,966.23 and 18,926.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,036.71, 46,966.23 and 18,926.36 is: 26,115.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,036.71 : 46,966.23 = 18,926.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,036.71/46,966.23 = 18,926.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,036.71x = 46,966.23 × 18,926.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,036.71x = 888,899,718.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,899,718.12/34,036.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,115.91

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