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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,759.91, 47,968.74 and 18,844.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,759.91, 47,968.74 and 18,844.43 is: 26,005.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,759.91 : 47,968.74 = 18,844.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,759.91/47,968.74 = 18,844.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,759.91x = 47,968.74 × 18,844.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,759.91x = 903,943,563.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,943,563.12/34,759.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,005.35

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