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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,986.85, 48,281.46 and 19,070.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,986.85, 48,281.46 and 19,070.95 is: 26,317.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,986.85 : 48,281.46 = 19,070.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,986.85/48,281.46 = 19,070.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,986.85x = 48,281.46 × 19,070.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,986.85x = 920,773,309.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,773,309.59/34,986.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,317.70

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