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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,977.24, 48,266.96 and 19,869.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,977.24, 48,266.96 and 19,869.53 is: 27,419.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,977.24 : 48,266.96 = 19,869.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,977.24/48,266.96 = 19,869.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,977.24x = 48,266.96 × 19,869.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,977.24x = 959,041,469.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,041,469.05/34,977.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,419.02

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