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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,932.53, 48,205.46 and 19,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,932.53, 48,205.46 and 19,017 is: 26,242.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,932.53 : 48,205.46 = 19,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,932.53/48,205.46 = 19,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,932.53x = 48,205.46 × 19,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,932.53x = 916,723,280.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,723,280.36/34,932.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,242.68

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