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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,858.57, 48,104.85 and 18,942.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,858.57, 48,104.85 and 18,942.99 is: 26,141.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,858.57 : 48,104.85 = 18,942.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,858.57/48,104.85 = 18,942.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,858.57x = 48,104.85 × 18,942.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,858.57x = 911,249,692.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,249,692.50/34,858.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,141.34

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