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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,036.88, 46,970.94 and 18,929.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,036.88, 46,970.94 and 18,929.54 is: 26,122.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,036.88 : 46,970.94 = 18,929.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,036.88/46,970.94 = 18,929.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,036.88x = 46,970.94 × 18,929.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,036.88x = 889,138,287.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,138,287.57/34,036.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,122.79

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