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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,978.15, 48,269.91 and 19,062.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,978.15, 48,269.91 and 19,062.59 is: 26,306.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,978.15 : 48,269.91 = 19,062.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,978.15/48,269.91 = 19,062.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,978.15x = 48,269.91 × 19,062.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,978.15x = 920,149,503.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,149,503.67/34,978.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,306.41

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