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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,882.23, 48,137.15 and 18,966.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,882.23, 48,137.15 and 18,966.68 is: 26,173.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,882.23 : 48,137.15 = 18,966.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,882.23/48,137.15 = 18,966.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,882.23x = 48,137.15 × 18,966.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,882.23x = 913,001,945.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,001,945.67/34,882.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,173.84

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