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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,956.63, 48,239.35 and 19,040.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,956.63, 48,239.35 and 19,040.74 is: 26,275.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,956.63 : 48,239.35 = 19,040.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,956.63/48,239.35 = 19,040.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,956.63x = 48,239.35 × 19,040.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,956.63x = 918,512,752.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,512,752.92/34,956.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,275.78

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