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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,971, 48,260.26 and 19,055.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,971, 48,260.26 and 19,055.04 is: 26,296.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,971 : 48,260.26 = 19,055.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,971/48,260.26 = 19,055.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,971x = 48,260.26 × 19,055.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,971x = 919,601,184.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,601,184.71/34,971
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,296.11

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