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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,986.92, 48,280.46 and 19,071

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,986.92, 48,280.46 and 19,071 is: 26,317.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,986.92 : 48,280.46 = 19,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,986.92/48,280.46 = 19,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,986.92x = 48,280.46 × 19,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,986.92x = 920,756,652.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,756,652.66/34,986.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,317.17

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