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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,924.28, 48,196.74 and 19,817

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,924.28, 48,196.74 and 19,817 is: 27,348.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,924.28 : 48,196.74 = 19,817 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,924.28/48,196.74 = 19,817/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,924.28x = 48,196.74 × 19,817
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,924.28x = 955,114,796.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,114,796.58/34,924.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,348.16

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