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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,996.08, 48,294.55 and 19,080.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,996.08, 48,294.55 and 19,080.53 is: 26,331.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,996.08 : 48,294.55 = 19,080.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,996.08/48,294.55 = 19,080.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,996.08x = 48,294.55 × 19,080.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,996.08x = 921,485,320.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,485,320.94/34,996.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,331.10

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