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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,870.83, 48,121.89 and 18,955.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,870.83, 48,121.89 and 18,955.35 is: 26,158.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,870.83 : 48,121.89 = 18,955.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,870.83/48,121.89 = 18,955.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,870.83x = 48,121.89 × 18,955.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,870.83x = 912,167,267.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,167,267.61/34,870.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,158.46

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