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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,932.38, 48,205.44 and 19,016.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,932.38, 48,205.44 and 19,016.48 is: 26,242.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,932.38 : 48,205.44 = 19,016.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,932.38/48,205.44 = 19,016.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,932.38x = 48,205.44 × 19,016.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,932.38x = 916,697,544.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,697,544.62/34,932.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,242.06

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