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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,971.87, 48,261.72 and 19,056.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,971.87, 48,261.72 and 19,056.30 is: 26,297.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,971.87 : 48,261.72 = 19,056.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,971.87/48,261.72 = 19,056.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,971.87x = 48,261.72 × 19,056.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,971.87x = 919,689,814.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,689,814.84/34,971.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,297.99

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