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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,962.23, 48,247.83 and 19,046.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,962.23, 48,247.83 and 19,046.70 is: 26,284.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,962.23 : 48,247.83 = 19,046.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,962.23/48,247.83 = 19,046.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,962.23x = 48,247.83 × 19,046.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,962.23x = 918,961,943.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,961,943.66/34,962.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,284.42

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