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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,897.73, 48,158.99 and 18,982.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,897.73, 48,158.99 and 18,982.19 is: 26,195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,897.73 : 48,158.99 = 18,982.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,897.73/48,158.99 = 18,982.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,897.73x = 48,158.99 × 18,982.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,897.73x = 914,162,762.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,162,762.68/34,897.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,195.48

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