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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,966.55, 48,252.15 and 19,857.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,966.55, 48,252.15 and 19,857.21 is: 27,401.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,966.55 : 48,252.15 = 19,857.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,966.55/48,252.15 = 19,857.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,966.55x = 48,252.15 × 19,857.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,966.55x = 958,153,075.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,153,075.50/34,966.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,401.99

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