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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,977.40, 48,268.87 and 19,061.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,977.40, 48,268.87 and 19,061.84 is: 26,305.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,977.40 : 48,268.87 = 19,061.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,977.40/48,268.87 = 19,061.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,977.40x = 48,268.87 × 19,061.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,977.40x = 920,093,476.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,093,476.92/34,977.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,305.37

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