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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,977.15, 48,268.37 and 19,061.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,977.15, 48,268.37 and 19,061.57 is: 26,304.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,977.15 : 48,268.37 = 19,061.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,977.15/48,268.37 = 19,061.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,977.15x = 48,268.37 × 19,061.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,977.15x = 920,070,576.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,070,576.89/34,977.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,304.90

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