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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,976.93, 48,262.65 and 19,660.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,976.93, 48,262.65 and 19,660.46 is: 27,128.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,976.93 : 48,262.65 = 19,660.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,976.93/48,262.65 = 19,660.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,976.93x = 48,262.65 × 19,660.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,976.93x = 948,865,899.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,865,899.82/34,976.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,128.34

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