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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,955.28, 48,239.40 and 19,040.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,955.28, 48,239.40 and 19,040.24 is: 26,276.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,955.28 : 48,239.40 = 19,040.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,955.28/48,239.40 = 19,040.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,955.28x = 48,239.40 × 19,040.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,955.28x = 918,489,753.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,489,753.46/34,955.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,276.14

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