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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,972.80, 48,262.39 and 19,057.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,972.80, 48,262.39 and 19,057.36 is: 26,299.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,972.80 : 48,262.39 = 19,057.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,972.80/48,262.39 = 19,057.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,972.80x = 48,262.39 × 19,057.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,972.80x = 919,753,740.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,753,740.69/34,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,299.12

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