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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,041.44, 46,977.22 and 18,933.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,041.44, 46,977.22 and 18,933.72 is: 26,128.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,041.44 : 46,977.22 = 18,933.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,041.44/46,977.22 = 18,933.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,041.44x = 46,977.22 × 18,933.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,041.44x = 889,453,529.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,453,529.86/34,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,128.55

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