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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,932.59, 48,205.46 and 19,017.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,932.59, 48,205.46 and 19,017.09 is: 26,242.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,932.59 : 48,205.46 = 19,017.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,932.59/48,205.46 = 19,017.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,932.59x = 48,205.46 × 19,017.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,932.59x = 916,727,476.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,727,476.23/34,932.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,242.76

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