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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,996.96, 48,296.82 and 19,081.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,996.96, 48,296.82 and 19,081.72 is: 26,333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,996.96 : 48,296.82 = 19,081.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,996.96/48,296.82 = 19,081.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,996.96x = 48,296.82 × 19,081.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,996.96x = 921,586,396.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,586,396.13/34,996.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,333.33

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