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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,887.70, 48,146.97 and 19,774.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,887.70, 48,146.97 and 19,774.72 is: 27,290.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,887.70 : 48,146.97 = 19,774.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,887.70/48,146.97 = 19,774.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,887.70x = 48,146.97 × 19,774.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,887.70x = 952,092,850.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,092,850.60/34,887.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,290.22

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