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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,982.88, 48,277.14 and 19,068.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,982.88, 48,277.14 and 19,068.12 is: 26,314.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,982.88 : 48,277.14 = 19,068.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,982.88/48,277.14 = 19,068.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,982.88x = 48,277.14 × 19,068.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,982.88x = 920,554,298.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,554,298.78/34,982.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,314.42

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