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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,996.87, 48,294.80 and 19,081.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,996.87, 48,294.80 and 19,081.63 is: 26,332.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,996.87 : 48,294.80 = 19,081.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,996.87/48,294.80 = 19,081.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,996.87x = 48,294.80 × 19,081.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,996.87x = 921,543,263.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,543,263.05/34,996.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,332.17

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