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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,957.93, 48,241.69 and 19,042.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,957.93, 48,241.69 and 19,042.38 is: 26,278.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,957.93 : 48,241.69 = 19,042.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,957.93/48,241.69 = 19,042.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,957.93x = 48,241.69 × 19,042.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,957.93x = 918,636,399.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,636,399.22/34,957.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,278.34

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