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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,975.91, 48,267.79 and 19,061.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,975.91, 48,267.79 and 19,061.39 is: 26,305.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,975.91 : 48,267.79 = 19,061.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,975.91/48,267.79 = 19,061.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,975.91x = 48,267.79 × 19,061.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,975.91x = 920,051,169.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,051,169.63/34,975.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,305.28

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