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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,942.68, 48,219.30 and 19,027.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,942.68, 48,219.30 and 19,027.08 is: 26,256.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,942.68 : 48,219.30 = 19,027.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,942.68/48,219.30 = 19,027.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,942.68x = 48,219.30 × 19,027.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,942.68x = 917,472,478.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,472,478.64/34,942.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,256.50

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