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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,957.62, 48,241.65 and 19,041.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,957.62, 48,241.65 and 19,041.93 is: 26,277.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,957.62 : 48,241.65 = 19,041.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,957.62/48,241.65 = 19,041.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,957.62x = 48,241.65 × 19,041.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,957.62x = 918,614,122.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,614,122.38/34,957.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,277.94

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