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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,985.92, 48,279.08 and 19,070

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,985.92, 48,279.08 and 19,070 is: 26,315.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,985.92 : 48,279.08 = 19,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,985.92/48,279.08 = 19,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,985.92x = 48,279.08 × 19,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,985.92x = 920,682,055.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,682,055.60/34,985.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,315.79

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