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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,997.57, 48,295.42 and 19,081.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,997.57, 48,295.42 and 19,081.70 is: 26,332.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,997.57 : 48,295.42 = 19,081.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,997.57/48,295.42 = 19,081.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,997.57x = 48,295.42 × 19,081.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,997.57x = 921,558,426.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,558,426.63/34,997.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,332.07

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