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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,985.95, 48,280.62 and 19,878.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,985.95, 48,280.62 and 19,878.63 is: 27,432.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,985.95 : 48,280.62 = 19,878.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,985.95/48,280.62 = 19,878.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,985.95x = 48,280.62 × 19,878.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,985.95x = 959,752,240.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,752,240.35/34,985.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,432.51

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