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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,997.51, 48,295.36 and 19,889.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,997.51, 48,295.36 and 19,889.91 is: 27,447.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,997.51 : 48,295.36 = 19,889.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,997.51/48,295.36 = 19,889.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,997.51x = 48,295.36 × 19,889.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,997.51x = 960,590,072.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,590,072.62/34,997.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,447.39

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