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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,013, 46,938.48 and 19,109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,013, 46,938.48 and 19,109 is: 26,370.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,013 : 46,938.48 = 19,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,013/46,938.48 = 19,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,013x = 46,938.48 × 19,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,013x = 896,947,414.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,947,414.32/34,013
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,370.72

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