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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,996.59, 48,293.55 and 19,887.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,996.59, 48,293.55 and 19,887.26 is: 27,443.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,996.59 : 48,293.55 = 19,887.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,996.59/48,293.55 = 19,887.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,996.59x = 48,293.55 × 19,887.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,996.59x = 960,426,143.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,426,143.71/34,996.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,443.42

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