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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,942.38, 48,219.86 and 19,026.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,942.38, 48,219.86 and 19,026.54 is: 26,256.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,942.38 : 48,219.86 = 19,026.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,942.38/48,219.86 = 19,026.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,942.38x = 48,219.86 × 19,026.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,942.38x = 917,457,095.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,457,095.08/34,942.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,256.29

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