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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,952.64, 48,233.38 and 19,036.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,952.64, 48,233.38 and 19,036.76 is: 26,270.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,952.64 : 48,233.38 = 19,036.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,952.64/48,233.38 = 19,036.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,952.64x = 48,233.38 × 19,036.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,952.64x = 918,207,279.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,207,279.05/34,952.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,270.04

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