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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,836, 48,073.68 and 19,932

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,836, 48,073.68 and 19,932 is: 27,506.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,836 : 48,073.68 = 19,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,836/48,073.68 = 19,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,836x = 48,073.68 × 19,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,836x = 958,204,589.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,204,589.76/34,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,506.16

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