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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,954.80, 48,237.72 and 19,039.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,954.80, 48,237.72 and 19,039.38 is: 26,274.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,954.80 : 48,237.72 = 19,039.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,954.80/48,237.72 = 19,039.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,954.80x = 48,237.72 × 19,039.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,954.80x = 918,416,281.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,416,281.41/34,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,274.40

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