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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,996.58, 48,295.50 and 19,081.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,996.58, 48,295.50 and 19,081.29 is: 26,332.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,996.58 : 48,295.50 = 19,081.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,996.58/48,295.50 = 19,081.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,996.58x = 48,295.50 × 19,081.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,996.58x = 921,540,441.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,540,441.20/34,996.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,332.30

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