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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,969.39, 48,276.01 and 27,296.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,969.39, 48,276.01 and 27,296.19 is: 37,682.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,969.39 : 48,276.01 = 27,296.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,969.39/48,276.01 = 27,296.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,969.39x = 48,276.01 × 27,296.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,969.39x = 1,317,751,141.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,751,141.40/34,969.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,682.99

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