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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,977.18, 48,264.26 and 19,869.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,977.18, 48,264.26 and 19,869.66 is: 27,417.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,977.18 : 48,264.26 = 19,869.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,977.18/48,264.26 = 19,869.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,977.18x = 48,264.26 × 19,869.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,977.18x = 958,994,436.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,994,436.35/34,977.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,417.72

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