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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,957.95, 48,242.21 and 19,042.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,957.95, 48,242.21 and 19,042.26 is: 26,278.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,957.95 : 48,242.21 = 19,042.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,957.95/48,242.21 = 19,042.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,957.95x = 48,242.21 × 19,042.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,957.95x = 918,640,610.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,640,610.58/34,957.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,278.45

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