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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,865.73, 48,114.77 and 18,950.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,865.73, 48,114.77 and 18,950.14 is: 26,151.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,865.73 : 48,114.77 = 18,950.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,865.73/48,114.77 = 18,950.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,865.73x = 48,114.77 × 18,950.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,865.73x = 911,781,627.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,781,627.57/34,865.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,151.23

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