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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,955.60, 48,239.28 and 19,040.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,955.60, 48,239.28 and 19,040.06 is: 26,275.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,955.60 : 48,239.28 = 19,040.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,955.60/48,239.28 = 19,040.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,955.60x = 48,239.28 × 19,040.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,955.60x = 918,478,785.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,478,785.56/34,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,275.58

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