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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,912.19, 48,179.04 and 18,996.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,912.19, 48,179.04 and 18,996.76 is: 26,215.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,912.19 : 48,179.04 = 18,996.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,912.19/48,179.04 = 18,996.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,912.19x = 48,179.04 × 18,996.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,912.19x = 915,245,419.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,245,419.02/34,912.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,215.64

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