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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,994.63, 48,291.39 and 19,887.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,994.63, 48,291.39 and 19,887.02 is: 27,443.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,994.63 : 48,291.39 = 19,887.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,994.63/48,291.39 = 19,887.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,994.63x = 48,291.39 × 19,887.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,994.63x = 960,371,778.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,371,778.39/34,994.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,443.40

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