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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,910.27, 48,177.09 and 18,995.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,910.27, 48,177.09 and 18,995.70 is: 26,214.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,910.27 : 48,177.09 = 18,995.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,910.27/48,177.09 = 18,995.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,910.27x = 48,177.09 × 18,995.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,910.27x = 915,157,548.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,157,548.51/34,910.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,214.57

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