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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,961.96, 48,245.79 and 19,045.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,961.96, 48,245.79 and 19,045.46 is: 26,281.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,961.96 : 48,245.79 = 19,045.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,961.96/48,245.79 = 19,045.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,961.96x = 48,245.79 × 19,045.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,961.96x = 918,863,263.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,863,263.61/34,961.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,281.80

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