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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,902.68, 48,164.28 and 18,987.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,902.68, 48,164.28 and 18,987.14 is: 26,201.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,902.68 : 48,164.28 = 18,987.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,902.68/48,164.28 = 18,987.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,902.68x = 48,164.28 × 18,987.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,902.68x = 914,501,927.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,501,927.36/34,902.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,201.48

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