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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,997.37, 48,295.49 and 19,082.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,997.37, 48,295.49 and 19,082.13 is: 26,332.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,997.37 : 48,295.49 = 19,082.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,997.37/48,295.49 = 19,082.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,997.37x = 48,295.49 × 19,082.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,997.37x = 921,580,577.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,580,577.12/34,997.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,332.86

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