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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,162.63, 47,144.48 and 18,848.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,162.63, 47,144.48 and 18,848.82 is: 26,011.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,162.63 : 47,144.48 = 18,848.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,162.63/47,144.48 = 18,848.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,162.63x = 47,144.48 × 18,848.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,162.63x = 888,617,740.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,617,740.90/34,162.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,011.40

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