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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,995.52, 48,293.72 and 19,079.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,995.52, 48,293.72 and 19,079.96 is: 26,330.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,995.52 : 48,293.72 = 19,079.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,995.52/48,293.72 = 19,079.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,995.52x = 48,293.72 × 19,079.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,995.52x = 921,442,245.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,442,245.85/34,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,330.29

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