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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,978.26, 48,268.59 and 19,062.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,978.26, 48,268.59 and 19,062.37 is: 26,305.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,978.26 : 48,268.59 = 19,062.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,978.26/48,268.59 = 19,062.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,978.26x = 48,268.59 × 19,062.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,978.26x = 920,113,480.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,113,480.62/34,978.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,305.30

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