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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,984.64, 48,278.89 and 19,882.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,984.64, 48,278.89 and 19,882.33 is: 27,437.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,984.64 : 48,278.89 = 19,882.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,984.64/48,278.89 = 19,882.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,984.64x = 48,278.89 × 19,882.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,984.64x = 959,896,727.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,896,727.17/34,984.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,437.66

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