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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,907.60, 48,171.05 and 18,992.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,907.60, 48,171.05 and 18,992.06 is: 26,208.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,907.60 : 48,171.05 = 18,992.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,907.60/48,171.05 = 18,992.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,907.60x = 48,171.05 × 18,992.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,907.60x = 914,867,136.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,867,136.05/34,907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,208.25

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