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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,989.14, 48,285.52 and 19,073.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,989.14, 48,285.52 and 19,073.86 is: 26,322.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,989.14 : 48,285.52 = 19,073.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,989.14/48,285.52 = 19,073.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,989.14x = 48,285.52 × 19,073.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,989.14x = 920,991,248.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,991,248.51/34,989.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,322.20

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