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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,997.71, 48,297.36 and 19,082.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,997.71, 48,297.36 and 19,082.17 is: 26,333.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,997.71 : 48,297.36 = 19,082.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,997.71/48,297.36 = 19,082.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,997.71x = 48,297.36 × 19,082.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,997.71x = 921,618,434.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,618,434.07/34,997.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,333.68

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