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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,912.43, 48,178.93 and 18,996.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,912.43, 48,178.93 and 18,996.94 is: 26,215.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,912.43 : 48,178.93 = 18,996.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,912.43/48,178.93 = 18,996.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,912.43x = 48,178.93 × 18,996.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,912.43x = 915,252,242.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,252,242.47/34,912.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,215.66

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