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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,961.76, 48,249.36 and 19,849.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,961.76, 48,249.36 and 19,849.68 is: 27,393.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,961.76 : 48,249.36 = 19,849.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,961.76/48,249.36 = 19,849.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,961.76x = 48,249.36 × 19,849.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,961.76x = 957,734,356.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,734,356.20/34,961.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,393.77

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