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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,995.09, 48,293.64 and 19,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,995.09, 48,293.64 and 19,079.40 is: 26,329.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,995.09 : 48,293.64 = 19,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,995.09/48,293.64 = 19,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,995.09x = 48,293.64 × 19,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,995.09x = 921,413,675.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,413,675.02/34,995.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,329.80

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