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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,997.38, 48,297.13 and 19,081.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,997.38, 48,297.13 and 19,081.96 is: 26,333.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,997.38 : 48,297.13 = 19,081.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,997.38/48,297.13 = 19,081.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,997.38x = 48,297.13 × 19,081.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,997.38x = 921,603,734.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,603,734.33/34,997.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,333.51

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