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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,898.88, 48,159.96 and 18,983.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,898.88, 48,159.96 and 18,983.44 is: 26,196.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,898.88 : 48,159.96 = 18,983.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,898.88/48,159.96 = 18,983.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,898.88x = 48,159.96 × 18,983.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,898.88x = 914,241,711.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,241,711.06/34,898.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,196.88

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