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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,966.78, 48,254.20 and 19,859.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,966.78, 48,254.20 and 19,859.44 is: 27,406.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,966.78 : 48,254.20 = 19,859.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,966.78/48,254.20 = 19,859.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,966.78x = 48,254.20 × 19,859.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,966.78x = 958,301,389.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,301,389.65/34,966.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,406.05

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