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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,900.16, 48,161.52 and 18,985

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,900.16, 48,161.52 and 18,985 is: 26,198.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,900.16 : 48,161.52 = 18,985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,900.16/48,161.52 = 18,985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,900.16x = 48,161.52 × 18,985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,900.16x = 914,346,457.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,346,457.20/34,900.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,198.92

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