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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,979.96, 48,272.50 and 19,873.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,979.96, 48,272.50 and 19,873.44 is: 27,425.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,979.96 : 48,272.50 = 19,873.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,979.96/48,272.50 = 19,873.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,979.96x = 48,272.50 × 19,873.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,979.96x = 959,340,632.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,340,632.40/34,979.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,425.44

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