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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,955.55, 48,238.34 and 19,039.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,955.55, 48,238.34 and 19,039.86 is: 26,274.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,955.55 : 48,238.34 = 19,039.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,955.55/48,238.34 = 19,039.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,955.55x = 48,238.34 × 19,039.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,955.55x = 918,451,145.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,451,145.03/34,955.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,274.83

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