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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,966.32, 48,251.96 and 19,050.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,966.32, 48,251.96 and 19,050.90 is: 26,289.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,966.32 : 48,251.96 = 19,050.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,966.32/48,251.96 = 19,050.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,966.32x = 48,251.96 × 19,050.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,966.32x = 919,243,264.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,243,264.76/34,966.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,289.39

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