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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,960.03, 48,244.88 and 19,044.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,960.03, 48,244.88 and 19,044.46 is: 26,281.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,960.03 : 48,244.88 = 19,044.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,960.03/48,244.88 = 19,044.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,960.03x = 48,244.88 × 19,044.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,960.03x = 918,797,592.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,797,592.14/34,960.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,281.37

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