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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,942.82, 48,221.15 and 19,027.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,942.82, 48,221.15 and 19,027.35 is: 26,257.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,942.82 : 48,221.15 = 19,027.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,942.82/48,221.15 = 19,027.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,942.82x = 48,221.15 × 19,027.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,942.82x = 917,520,603.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,520,603.32/34,942.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,257.78

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