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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,991.20, 48,287.88 and 19,075.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,991.20, 48,287.88 and 19,075.66 is: 26,324.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,991.20 : 48,287.88 = 19,075.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,991.20/48,287.88 = 19,075.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,991.20x = 48,287.88 × 19,075.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,991.20x = 921,123,181.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,123,181.00/34,991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,324.42

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