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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,997.40, 48,295.80 and 19,081.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,997.40, 48,295.80 and 19,081.80 is: 26,332.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,997.40 : 48,295.80 = 19,081.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,997.40/48,295.80 = 19,081.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,997.40x = 48,295.80 × 19,081.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,997.40x = 921,570,796.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,570,796.44/34,997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,332.55

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