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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,864.59, 48,113.14 and 18,949.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,864.59, 48,113.14 and 18,949.04 is: 26,149.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,864.59 : 48,113.14 = 18,949.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,864.59/48,113.14 = 18,949.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,864.59x = 48,113.14 × 18,949.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,864.59x = 911,697,814.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,697,814.39/34,864.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,149.68

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