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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,992.06, 48,287.28 and 19,882.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,992.06, 48,287.28 and 19,882.74 is: 27,437.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,992.06 : 48,287.28 = 19,882.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,992.06/48,287.28 = 19,882.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,992.06x = 48,287.28 × 19,882.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,992.06x = 960,083,433.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,083,433.55/34,992.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,437.18

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