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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,964.78, 48,251.45 and 19,857.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,964.78, 48,251.45 and 19,857.44 is: 27,403.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,964.78 : 48,251.45 = 19,857.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,964.78/48,251.45 = 19,857.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,964.78x = 48,251.45 × 19,857.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,964.78x = 958,149,932.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,149,932.74/34,964.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,403.29

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