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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,957.68, 48,241.35 and 19,042.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,957.68, 48,241.35 and 19,042.13 is: 26,278.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,957.68 : 48,241.35 = 19,042.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,957.68/48,241.35 = 19,042.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,957.68x = 48,241.35 × 19,042.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,957.68x = 918,617,785.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,617,785.93/34,957.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,278.00

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