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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,808.63, 48,033.72 and 19,704.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,808.63, 48,033.72 and 19,704.36 is: 27,190.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,808.63 : 48,033.72 = 19,704.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,808.63/48,033.72 = 19,704.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,808.63x = 48,033.72 × 19,704.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,808.63x = 946,473,711.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,473,711.02/34,808.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,190.78

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