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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,979.02, 48,270.42 and 19,063.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,979.02, 48,270.42 and 19,063.60 is: 26,307.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,979.02 : 48,270.42 = 19,063.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,979.02/48,270.42 = 19,063.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,979.02x = 48,270.42 × 19,063.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,979.02x = 920,207,978.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,207,978.71/34,979.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,307.43

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