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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,899.54, 48,161.70 and 18,984.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,899.54, 48,161.70 and 18,984.12 is: 26,198.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,899.54 : 48,161.70 = 18,984.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,899.54/48,161.70 = 18,984.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,899.54x = 48,161.70 × 18,984.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,899.54x = 914,307,492.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,307,492.20/34,899.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,198.27

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