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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,972.69, 48,262.86 and 19,057.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,972.69, 48,262.86 and 19,057.12 is: 26,299.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,972.69 : 48,262.86 = 19,057.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,972.69/48,262.86 = 19,057.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,972.69x = 48,262.86 × 19,057.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,972.69x = 919,751,114.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,751,114.56/34,972.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,299.12

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