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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,975.79, 48,265.29 and 19,059.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,975.79, 48,265.29 and 19,059.96 is: 26,302.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,975.79 : 48,265.29 = 19,059.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,975.79/48,265.29 = 19,059.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,975.79x = 48,265.29 × 19,059.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,975.79x = 919,934,496.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,934,496.79/34,975.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,302.04

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