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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,957.28, 48,242.16 and 19,042.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,957.28, 48,242.16 and 19,042.24 is: 26,278.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,957.28 : 48,242.16 = 19,042.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,957.28/48,242.16 = 19,042.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,957.28x = 48,242.16 × 19,042.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,957.28x = 918,638,788.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,638,788.84/34,957.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,278.90

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