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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,993.68, 48,291.24 and 19,077.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,993.68, 48,291.24 and 19,077.76 is: 26,327.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,993.68 : 48,291.24 = 19,077.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,993.68/48,291.24 = 19,077.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,993.68x = 48,291.24 × 19,077.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,993.68x = 921,288,686.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,288,686.82/34,993.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,327.29

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