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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,972.54, 48,251.43 and 19,864.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,972.54, 48,251.43 and 19,864.06 is: 27,406.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,972.54 : 48,251.43 = 19,864.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,972.54/48,251.43 = 19,864.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,972.54x = 48,251.43 × 19,864.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,972.54x = 958,469,300.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,469,300.61/34,972.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,406.34

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