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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,978.54, 48,270.32 and 19,062.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,978.54, 48,270.32 and 19,062.94 is: 26,306.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,978.54 : 48,270.32 = 19,062.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,978.54/48,270.32 = 19,062.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,978.54x = 48,270.32 × 19,062.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,978.54x = 920,174,213.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,174,213.94/34,978.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,306.82

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