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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,942.58, 48,220.99 and 19,027.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,942.58, 48,220.99 and 19,027.09 is: 26,257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,942.58 : 48,220.99 = 19,027.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,942.58/48,220.99 = 19,027.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,942.58x = 48,220.99 × 19,027.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,942.58x = 917,505,021.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,505,021.48/34,942.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,257.51

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