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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,994.39, 48,292.31 and 19,078.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,994.39, 48,292.31 and 19,078.79 is: 26,328.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,994.39 : 48,292.31 = 19,078.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,994.39/48,292.31 = 19,078.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,994.39x = 48,292.31 × 19,078.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,994.39x = 921,358,647.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,358,647.34/34,994.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,328.76

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