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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,991.46, 48,286.80 and 19,074.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,991.46, 48,286.80 and 19,074.96 is: 26,322.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,991.46 : 48,286.80 = 19,074.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,991.46/48,286.80 = 19,074.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,991.46x = 48,286.80 × 19,074.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,991.46x = 921,068,778.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,068,778.53/34,991.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,322.67

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