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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,997.28, 48,296.32 and 19,081.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,997.28, 48,296.32 and 19,081.68 is: 26,332.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,997.28 : 48,296.32 = 19,081.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,997.28/48,296.32 = 19,081.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,997.28x = 48,296.32 × 19,081.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,997.28x = 921,574,923.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,574,923.42/34,997.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,332.76

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