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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,806.59, 48,033.07 and 19,698.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,806.59, 48,033.07 and 19,698.98 is: 27,184.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,806.59 : 48,033.07 = 19,698.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,806.59/48,033.07 = 19,698.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,806.59x = 48,033.07 × 19,698.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,806.59x = 946,202,146.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,202,146.61/34,806.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,184.57

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