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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,904.66, 48,168.80 and 18,989.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,904.66, 48,168.80 and 18,989.08 is: 26,205.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,904.66 : 48,168.80 = 18,989.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,904.66/48,168.80 = 18,989.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,904.66x = 48,168.80 × 18,989.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,904.66x = 914,681,123.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,681,123.75/34,904.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,205.13

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