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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,042.82, 46,976.46 and 18,934.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,042.82, 46,976.46 and 18,934.64 is: 26,128.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,042.82 : 46,976.46 = 18,934.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,042.82/46,976.46 = 18,934.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,042.82x = 46,976.46 × 18,934.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,042.82x = 889,482,358.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,482,358.57/34,042.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,128.34

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