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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,997.13, 48,296.52 and 19,081.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,997.13, 48,296.52 and 19,081.58 is: 26,332.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,997.13 : 48,296.52 = 19,081.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,997.13/48,296.52 = 19,081.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,997.13x = 48,296.52 × 19,081.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,997.13x = 921,573,668.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,573,668.62/34,997.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,332.84

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