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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,954.70, 48,238.69 and 19,846.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,954.70, 48,238.69 and 19,846.86 is: 27,389.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,954.70 : 48,238.69 = 19,846.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,954.70/48,238.69 = 19,846.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,954.70x = 48,238.69 × 19,846.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,954.70x = 957,386,527.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,386,527.01/34,954.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,389.35

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