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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,042.20, 46,977.86 and 18,934.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,042.20, 46,977.86 and 18,934.76 is: 26,129.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,042.20 : 46,977.86 = 18,934.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,042.20/46,977.86 = 18,934.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,042.20x = 46,977.86 × 18,934.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,042.20x = 889,514,504.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,514,504.41/34,042.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,129.76

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