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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,954.27, 48,236.82 and 19,038.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,954.27, 48,236.82 and 19,038.68 is: 26,273.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,954.27 : 48,236.82 = 19,038.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,954.27/48,236.82 = 19,038.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,954.27x = 48,236.82 × 19,038.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,954.27x = 918,365,248.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,365,248.51/34,954.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,273.34

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