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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,997.59, 48,297.09 and 19,081.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,997.59, 48,297.09 and 19,081.90 is: 26,333.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,997.59 : 48,297.09 = 19,081.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,997.59/48,297.09 = 19,081.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,997.59x = 48,297.09 × 19,081.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,997.59x = 921,600,241.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,600,241.67/34,997.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,333.25

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