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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,972.59, 48,261.57 and 19,057.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,972.59, 48,261.57 and 19,057.16 is: 26,298.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,972.59 : 48,261.57 = 19,057.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,972.59/48,261.57 = 19,057.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,972.59x = 48,261.57 × 19,057.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,972.59x = 919,728,220.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,728,220.03/34,972.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,298.54

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