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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,996.09, 48,295.02 and 19,080.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,996.09, 48,295.02 and 19,080.40 is: 26,331.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,996.09 : 48,295.02 = 19,080.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,996.09/48,295.02 = 19,080.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,996.09x = 48,295.02 × 19,080.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,996.09x = 921,488,299.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,488,299.61/34,996.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,331.18

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