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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,953.78, 48,237.92 and 19,846.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,953.78, 48,237.92 and 19,846.16 is: 27,388.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,953.78 : 48,237.92 = 19,846.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,953.78/48,237.92 = 19,846.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,953.78x = 48,237.92 × 19,846.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,953.78x = 957,337,137.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,337,137.97/34,953.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,388.66

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