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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,979.91, 48,272.84 and 19,064.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,979.91, 48,272.84 and 19,064.37 is: 26,309.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,979.91 : 48,272.84 = 19,064.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,979.91/48,272.84 = 19,064.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,979.91x = 48,272.84 × 19,064.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,979.91x = 920,291,187.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,291,187.39/34,979.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,309.14

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