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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,994.02, 48,291.38 and 19,078.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,994.02, 48,291.38 and 19,078.12 is: 26,327.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,994.02 : 48,291.38 = 19,078.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,994.02/48,291.38 = 19,078.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,994.02x = 48,291.38 × 19,078.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,994.02x = 921,308,742.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,308,742.61/34,994.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,327.61

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