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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,906.88, 48,171.62 and 18,991.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,906.88, 48,171.62 and 18,991.33 is: 26,208.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,906.88 : 48,171.62 = 18,991.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,906.88/48,171.62 = 18,991.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,906.88x = 48,171.62 × 18,991.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,906.88x = 914,843,059.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,843,059.10/34,906.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,208.10

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