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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,938.63, 48,214.98 and 19,023.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,938.63, 48,214.98 and 19,023.12 is: 26,251.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,938.63 : 48,214.98 = 19,023.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,938.63/48,214.98 = 19,023.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,938.63x = 48,214.98 × 19,023.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,938.63x = 917,199,350.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,199,350.34/34,938.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,251.73

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