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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,966.68, 48,254.57 and 19,051.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,966.68, 48,254.57 and 19,051.12 is: 26,290.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,966.68 : 48,254.57 = 19,051.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,966.68/48,254.57 = 19,051.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,966.68x = 48,254.57 × 19,051.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,966.68x = 919,303,508.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,303,508.36/34,966.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,290.85

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