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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,998.21, 48,298.65 and 19,687.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,998.21, 48,298.65 and 19,687.41 is: 27,169.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,998.21 : 48,298.65 = 19,687.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,998.21/48,298.65 = 19,687.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,998.21x = 48,298.65 × 19,687.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,998.21x = 950,875,325.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,875,325.00/34,998.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,169.26

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