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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,968.39, 48,274.63 and 27,295.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,968.39, 48,274.63 and 27,295.19 is: 37,681.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,968.39 : 48,274.63 = 27,295.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,968.39/48,274.63 = 27,295.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,968.39x = 48,274.63 × 27,295.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,968.39x = 1,317,665,198.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,665,198.03/34,968.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,681.61

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