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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,941.56, 48,217.86 and 19,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,941.56, 48,217.86 and 19,026 is: 26,255.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,941.56 : 48,217.86 = 19,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,941.56/48,217.86 = 19,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,941.56x = 48,217.86 × 19,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,941.56x = 917,393,004.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,393,004.36/34,941.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,255.07

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