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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,957.35, 48,241.71 and 19,041.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,957.35, 48,241.71 and 19,041.81 is: 26,278.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,957.35 : 48,241.71 = 19,041.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,957.35/48,241.71 = 19,041.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,957.35x = 48,241.71 × 19,041.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,957.35x = 918,609,475.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,609,475.90/34,957.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,278.01

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