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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,978.32, 48,268.85 and 19,062.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,978.32, 48,268.85 and 19,062.45 is: 26,305.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,978.32 : 48,268.85 = 19,062.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,978.32/48,268.85 = 19,062.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,978.32x = 48,268.85 × 19,062.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,978.32x = 920,122,539.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,122,539.68/34,978.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,305.51

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