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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,979.22, 48,271.86 and 19,063.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,979.22, 48,271.86 and 19,063.62 is: 26,308.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,979.22 : 48,271.86 = 19,063.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,979.22/48,271.86 = 19,063.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,979.22x = 48,271.86 × 19,063.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,979.22x = 920,236,395.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,236,395.73/34,979.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,308.09

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