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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,913.93, 48,181.14 and 18,998.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,913.93, 48,181.14 and 18,998.28 is: 26,217.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,913.93 : 48,181.14 = 18,998.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,913.93/48,181.14 = 18,998.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,913.93x = 48,181.14 × 18,998.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,913.93x = 915,358,788.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,358,788.44/34,913.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,217.58

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