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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,996.82, 48,294.38 and 19,080.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,996.82, 48,294.38 and 19,080.95 is: 26,331.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,996.82 : 48,294.38 = 19,080.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,996.82/48,294.38 = 19,080.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,996.82x = 48,294.38 × 19,080.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,996.82x = 921,502,456.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,502,456.29/34,996.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,331.04

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