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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,932.77, 48,207.86 and 19,017.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,932.77, 48,207.86 and 19,017.48 is: 26,244.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,932.77 : 48,207.86 = 19,017.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,932.77/48,207.86 = 19,017.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,932.77x = 48,207.86 × 19,017.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,932.77x = 916,792,170.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,792,170.40/34,932.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,244.47

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