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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,982.23, 48,275.17 and 19,066.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,982.23, 48,275.17 and 19,066.68 is: 26,311.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,982.23 : 48,275.17 = 19,066.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,982.23/48,275.17 = 19,066.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,982.23x = 48,275.17 × 19,066.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,982.23x = 920,447,218.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,447,218.34/34,982.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,311.85

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