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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,977.12, 48,268.33 and 19,061.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,977.12, 48,268.33 and 19,061.52 is: 26,304.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,977.12 : 48,268.33 = 19,061.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,977.12/48,268.33 = 19,061.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,977.12x = 48,268.33 × 19,061.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,977.12x = 920,067,737.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,067,737.66/34,977.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,304.85

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