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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,912.44, 48,177.99 and 18,996.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,912.44, 48,177.99 and 18,996.48 is: 26,214.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,912.44 : 48,177.99 = 18,996.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,912.44/48,177.99 = 18,996.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,912.44x = 48,177.99 × 18,996.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,912.44x = 915,212,223.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,212,223.48/34,912.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,214.50

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