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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,996.24, 48,293.94 and 19,081

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,996.24, 48,293.94 and 19,081 is: 26,331.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,996.24 : 48,293.94 = 19,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,996.24/48,293.94 = 19,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,996.24x = 48,293.94 × 19,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,996.24x = 921,496,669.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,496,669.14/34,996.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,331.30

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