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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,972.30, 48,260.26 and 19,864.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,972.30, 48,260.26 and 19,864.91 is: 27,412.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,972.30 : 48,260.26 = 19,864.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,972.30/48,260.26 = 19,864.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,972.30x = 48,260.26 × 19,864.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,972.30x = 958,685,721.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,685,721.48/34,972.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,412.72

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