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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,832.88, 48,070.68 and 19,926

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,832.88, 48,070.68 and 19,926 is: 27,498.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,832.88 : 48,070.68 = 19,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,832.88/48,070.68 = 19,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,832.88x = 48,070.68 × 19,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,832.88x = 957,856,369.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,856,369.68/34,832.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,498.63

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