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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,985.24, 48,279.32 and 19,069.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,985.24, 48,279.32 and 19,069.68 is: 26,315.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,985.24 : 48,279.32 = 19,069.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,985.24/48,279.32 = 19,069.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,985.24x = 48,279.32 × 19,069.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,985.24x = 920,671,183.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,671,183.02/34,985.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,315.99

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