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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,978.64, 48,269.10 and 19,062.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,978.64, 48,269.10 and 19,062.74 is: 26,305.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,978.64 : 48,269.10 = 19,062.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,978.64/48,269.10 = 19,062.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,978.64x = 48,269.10 × 19,062.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,978.64x = 920,141,303.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,141,303.33/34,978.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,305.81

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