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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,972.87, 48,263.10 and 19,057.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,972.87, 48,263.10 and 19,057.30 is: 26,299.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,972.87 : 48,263.10 = 19,057.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,972.87/48,263.10 = 19,057.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,972.87x = 48,263.10 × 19,057.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,972.87x = 919,764,375.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,764,375.63/34,972.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,299.37

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