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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,996.74, 48,294.45 and 19,081.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,996.74, 48,294.45 and 19,081.50 is: 26,331.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,996.74 : 48,294.45 = 19,081.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,996.74/48,294.45 = 19,081.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,996.74x = 48,294.45 × 19,081.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,996.74x = 921,530,547.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,530,547.68/34,996.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,331.90

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