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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,971.38, 48,260.52 and 19,055.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,971.38, 48,260.52 and 19,055.82 is: 26,297.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,971.38 : 48,260.52 = 19,055.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,971.38/48,260.52 = 19,055.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,971.38x = 48,260.52 × 19,055.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,971.38x = 919,643,782.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,643,782.23/34,971.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,297.04

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