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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,954.50, 48,237.28 and 19,038.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,954.50, 48,237.28 and 19,038.90 is: 26,273.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,954.50 : 48,237.28 = 19,038.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,954.50/48,237.28 = 19,038.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,954.50x = 48,237.28 × 19,038.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,954.50x = 918,384,750.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,384,750.19/34,954.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,273.72

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