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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,811.76, 48,035.16 and 19,904.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,811.76, 48,035.16 and 19,904.88 is: 27,465.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,811.76 : 48,035.16 = 19,904.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,811.76/48,035.16 = 19,904.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,811.76x = 48,035.16 × 19,904.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,811.76x = 956,134,095.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,134,095.58/34,811.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,465.84

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