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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,770.63, 47,983.49 and 18,855.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,770.63, 47,983.49 and 18,855.08 is: 26,020.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,770.63 : 47,983.49 = 18,855.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,770.63/47,983.49 = 18,855.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,770.63x = 47,983.49 × 18,855.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,770.63x = 904,732,459.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,732,459.08/34,770.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,020.02

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