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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,967.70, 48,251.25 and 19,854.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,967.70, 48,251.25 and 19,854.90 is: 27,397.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,967.70 : 48,251.25 = 19,854.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,967.70/48,251.25 = 19,854.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,967.70x = 48,251.25 × 19,854.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,967.70x = 958,023,743.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,023,743.63/34,967.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,397.39

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