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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,996.33, 48,295.61 and 19,081.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,996.33, 48,295.61 and 19,081.45 is: 26,332.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,996.33 : 48,295.61 = 19,081.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,996.33/48,295.61 = 19,081.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,996.33x = 48,295.61 × 19,081.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,996.33x = 921,550,267.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,550,267.43/34,996.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,332.77

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