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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,900.97, 48,162.93 and 18,985.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,900.97, 48,162.93 and 18,985.41 is: 26,199.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,900.97 : 48,162.93 = 18,985.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,900.97/48,162.93 = 18,985.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,900.97x = 48,162.93 × 18,985.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,900.97x = 914,392,972.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,392,972.85/34,900.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,199.65

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