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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,773.72, 47,987.46 and 18,858.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,773.72, 47,987.46 and 18,858.14 is: 26,024.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,773.72 : 47,987.46 = 18,858.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,773.72/47,987.46 = 18,858.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,773.72x = 47,987.46 × 18,858.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,773.72x = 904,953,998.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,953,998.99/34,773.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,024.08

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