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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,942.06, 48,221.25 and 19,026.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,942.06, 48,221.25 and 19,026.78 is: 26,257.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,942.06 : 48,221.25 = 19,026.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,942.06/48,221.25 = 19,026.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,942.06x = 48,221.25 × 19,026.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,942.06x = 917,495,115.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,495,115.08/34,942.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,257.61

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