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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,955.76, 48,242.58 and 19,852.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,955.76, 48,242.58 and 19,852.50 is: 27,398.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,955.76 : 48,242.58 = 19,852.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,955.76/48,242.58 = 19,852.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,955.76x = 48,242.58 × 19,852.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,955.76x = 957,735,819.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,735,819.45/34,955.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,398.51

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