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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,720.08, 47,913.66 and 18,804.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,720.08, 47,913.66 and 18,804.48 is: 25,950.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,720.08 : 47,913.66 = 18,804.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,720.08/47,913.66 = 18,804.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,720.08x = 47,913.66 × 18,804.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,720.08x = 900,991,461.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,991,461.20/34,720.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,950.16

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