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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,954.20, 48,237.03 and 19,038.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,954.20, 48,237.03 and 19,038.51 is: 26,273.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,954.20 : 48,237.03 = 19,038.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,954.20/48,237.03 = 19,038.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,954.20x = 48,237.03 × 19,038.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,954.20x = 918,361,178.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,361,178.03/34,954.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,273.27

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