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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,901.20, 48,163.62 and 18,985.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,901.20, 48,163.62 and 18,985.61 is: 26,200.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,901.20 : 48,163.62 = 18,985.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,901.20/48,163.62 = 18,985.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,901.20x = 48,163.62 × 18,985.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,901.20x = 914,415,490.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,415,490.17/34,901.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,200.12

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