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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,969.74, 48,256.59 and 19,860.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,969.74, 48,256.59 and 19,860.44 is: 27,406.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,969.74 : 48,256.59 = 19,860.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,969.74/48,256.59 = 19,860.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,969.74x = 48,256.59 × 19,860.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,969.74x = 958,396,943.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,396,943.49/34,969.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,406.47

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