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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,968.06, 48,256.92 and 19,861.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,968.06, 48,256.92 and 19,861.20 is: 27,409.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,968.06 : 48,256.92 = 19,861.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,968.06/48,256.92 = 19,861.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,968.06x = 48,256.92 × 19,861.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,968.06x = 958,440,339.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,440,339.50/34,968.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,409.02

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