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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,975.38, 48,264.62 and 19,059.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,975.38, 48,264.62 and 19,059.49 is: 26,301.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,975.38 : 48,264.62 = 19,059.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,975.38/48,264.62 = 19,059.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,975.38x = 48,264.62 × 19,059.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,975.38x = 919,899,042.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,899,042.24/34,975.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,301.33

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