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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,932.58, 48,206.82 and 19,617

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,932.58, 48,206.82 and 19,617 is: 27,071.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,932.58 : 48,206.82 = 19,617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,932.58/48,206.82 = 19,617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,932.58x = 48,206.82 × 19,617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,932.58x = 945,673,187.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,673,187.94/34,932.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,071.38

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