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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,908.64, 48,174.51 and 18,993.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,908.64, 48,174.51 and 18,993.34 is: 26,211.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,908.64 : 48,174.51 = 18,993.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,908.64/48,174.51 = 18,993.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,908.64x = 48,174.51 × 18,993.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,908.64x = 914,994,847.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,994,847.76/34,908.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,211.13

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