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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,861.83, 48,109.70 and 18,946.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,861.83, 48,109.70 and 18,946.28 is: 26,146.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,861.83 : 48,109.70 = 18,946.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,861.83/48,109.70 = 18,946.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,861.83x = 48,109.70 × 18,946.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,861.83x = 911,499,511.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,499,511.64/34,861.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,146.06

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