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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,957.58, 48,241.53 and 19,042.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,957.58, 48,241.53 and 19,042.09 is: 26,278.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,957.58 : 48,241.53 = 19,042.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,957.58/48,241.53 = 19,042.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,957.58x = 48,241.53 × 19,042.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,957.58x = 918,619,435.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,619,435.39/34,957.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,278.12

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