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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,770.60, 47,983.41 and 18,855

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,770.60, 47,983.41 and 18,855 is: 26,019.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,770.60 : 47,983.41 = 18,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,770.60/47,983.41 = 18,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,770.60x = 47,983.41 × 18,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,770.60x = 904,727,195.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,727,195.55/34,770.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,019.89

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