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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,975.24, 48,265.75 and 19,059.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,975.24, 48,265.75 and 19,059.65 is: 26,302.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,975.24 : 48,265.75 = 19,059.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,975.24/48,265.75 = 19,059.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,975.24x = 48,265.75 × 19,059.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,975.24x = 919,928,301.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,928,301.99/34,975.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,302.27

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