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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,652.88, 51,987 and 19,062.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,652.88, 51,987 and 19,062.48 is: 28,597.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,652.88 : 51,987 = 19,062.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,652.88/51,987 = 19,062.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,652.88x = 51,987 × 19,062.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,652.88x = 991,001,147.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,001,147.76/34,652.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,597.94

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