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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,858.08, 48,104.42 and 18,942.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,858.08, 48,104.42 and 18,942.62 is: 26,140.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,858.08 : 48,104.42 = 18,942.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,858.08/48,104.42 = 18,942.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,858.08x = 48,104.42 × 18,942.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,858.08x = 911,223,413.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,223,413.15/34,858.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,140.95

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