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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,788.64, 48,005.04 and 19,679.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,788.64, 48,005.04 and 19,679.44 is: 27,155.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,788.64 : 48,005.04 = 19,679.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,788.64/48,005.04 = 19,679.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,788.64x = 48,005.04 × 19,679.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,788.64x = 944,712,304.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,712,304.38/34,788.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,155.77

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