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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,033.74, 50,942.88 and 19,198.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,033.74, 50,942.88 and 19,198.59 is: 28,737.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,033.74 : 50,942.88 = 19,198.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,033.74/50,942.88 = 19,198.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,033.74x = 50,942.88 × 19,198.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,033.74x = 978,031,466.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,031,466.54/34,033.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,737.11

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