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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,908.58, 48,174.86 and 18,994.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,908.58, 48,174.86 and 18,994.04 is: 26,212.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,908.58 : 48,174.86 = 18,994.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,908.58/48,174.86 = 18,994.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,908.58x = 48,174.86 × 18,994.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,908.58x = 915,035,217.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,035,217.83/34,908.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,212.33

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