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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,978.11, 48,270.38 and 19,063.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,978.11, 48,270.38 and 19,063.23 is: 26,307.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,978.11 : 48,270.38 = 19,063.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,978.11/48,270.38 = 19,063.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,978.11x = 48,270.38 × 19,063.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,978.11x = 920,189,260.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,189,260.81/34,978.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,307.58

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