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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,989.40, 48,283.92 and 19,073.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,989.40, 48,283.92 and 19,073.50 is: 26,320.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,989.40 : 48,283.92 = 19,073.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,989.40/48,283.92 = 19,073.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,989.40x = 48,283.92 × 19,073.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,989.40x = 920,943,348.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,943,348.12/34,989.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,320.64

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