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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,897.88, 48,158.58 and 18,982.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,897.88, 48,158.58 and 18,982.44 is: 26,195.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,897.88 : 48,158.58 = 18,982.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,897.88/48,158.58 = 18,982.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,897.88x = 48,158.58 × 18,982.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,897.88x = 914,167,355.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,167,355.34/34,897.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,195.50

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