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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,967, 48,254.74 and 19,051.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,967, 48,254.74 and 19,051.04 is: 26,290.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,967 : 48,254.74 = 19,051.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,967/48,254.74 = 19,051.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,967x = 48,254.74 × 19,051.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,967x = 919,302,981.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,302,981.93/34,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,290.59

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