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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,849.25, 48,092.99 and 19,744.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,849.25, 48,092.99 and 19,744.05 is: 27,247.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,849.25 : 48,092.99 = 19,744.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,849.25/48,092.99 = 19,744.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,849.25x = 48,092.99 × 19,744.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,849.25x = 949,550,300.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,550,300.49/34,849.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,247.37

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