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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,986.59, 48,279.67 and 19,877.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,986.59, 48,279.67 and 19,877.15 is: 27,429.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,986.59 : 48,279.67 = 19,877.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,986.59/48,279.67 = 19,877.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,986.59x = 48,279.67 × 19,877.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,986.59x = 959,662,022.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,662,022.46/34,986.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,429.43

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