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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,914.77, 48,181.97 and 18,998.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,914.77, 48,181.97 and 18,998.94 is: 26,218.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,914.77 : 48,181.97 = 18,998.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,914.77/48,181.97 = 18,998.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,914.77x = 48,181.97 × 18,998.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,914.77x = 915,406,404.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,406,404.61/34,914.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,218.32

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