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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,907.27, 48,172.95 and 18,992.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,907.27, 48,172.95 and 18,992.70 is: 26,210.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,907.27 : 48,172.95 = 18,992.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,907.27/48,172.95 = 18,992.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,907.27x = 48,172.95 × 18,992.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,907.27x = 914,934,387.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,934,387.47/34,907.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,210.43

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