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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,972.07, 48,259.94 and 19,864.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,972.07, 48,259.94 and 19,864.68 is: 27,412.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,972.07 : 48,259.94 = 19,864.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,972.07/48,259.94 = 19,864.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,972.07x = 48,259.94 × 19,864.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,972.07x = 958,668,165.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,668,165.60/34,972.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,412.40

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