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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,971.55, 48,259.22 and 19,864.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,971.55, 48,259.22 and 19,864.16 is: 27,411.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,971.55 : 48,259.22 = 19,864.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,971.55/48,259.22 = 19,864.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,971.55x = 48,259.22 × 19,864.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,971.55x = 958,628,917.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,628,917.22/34,971.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,411.68

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