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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,975.89, 48,266.79 and 19,060.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,975.89, 48,266.79 and 19,060.34 is: 26,303.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,975.89 : 48,266.79 = 19,060.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,975.89/48,266.79 = 19,060.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,975.89x = 48,266.79 × 19,060.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,975.89x = 919,981,428.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,981,428.11/34,975.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,303.30

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