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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,061.76, 51,026.22 and 19,225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,061.76, 51,026.22 and 19,225.80 is: 28,801.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,061.76 : 51,026.22 = 19,225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,061.76/51,026.22 = 19,225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,061.76x = 51,026.22 × 19,225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,061.76x = 981,019,900.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,019,900.48/34,061.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,801.21

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