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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,951.68, 48,231.72 and 19,034.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,951.68, 48,231.72 and 19,034.64 is: 26,266.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,951.68 : 48,231.72 = 19,034.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,951.68/48,231.72 = 19,034.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,951.68x = 48,231.72 × 19,034.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,951.68x = 918,073,426.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,073,426.78/34,951.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,266.93

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