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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,978.61, 48,271.07 and 19,063.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,978.61, 48,271.07 and 19,063.73 is: 26,308.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,978.61 : 48,271.07 = 19,063.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,978.61/48,271.07 = 19,063.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,978.61x = 48,271.07 × 19,063.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,978.61x = 920,226,645.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,226,645.29/34,978.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,308.27

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