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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,954.99, 48,237.96 and 19,039.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,954.99, 48,237.96 and 19,039.39 is: 26,274.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,954.99 : 48,237.96 = 19,039.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,954.99/48,237.96 = 19,039.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,954.99x = 48,237.96 × 19,039.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,954.99x = 918,421,333.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,421,333.24/34,954.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,274.40

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