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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,989.46, 48,285.45 and 19,073.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,989.46, 48,285.45 and 19,073.90 is: 26,321.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,989.46 : 48,285.45 = 19,073.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,989.46/48,285.45 = 19,073.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,989.46x = 48,285.45 × 19,073.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,989.46x = 920,991,844.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,991,844.76/34,989.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,321.98

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