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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,991.70, 48,288.57 and 19,076.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,991.70, 48,288.57 and 19,076.16 is: 26,325.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,991.70 : 48,288.57 = 19,076.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,991.70/48,288.57 = 19,076.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,991.70x = 48,288.57 × 19,076.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,991.70x = 921,160,487.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,160,487.49/34,991.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,325.11

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