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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,997.76, 48,296.32 and 19,082.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,997.76, 48,296.32 and 19,082.32 is: 26,333.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,997.76 : 48,296.32 = 19,082.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,997.76/48,296.32 = 19,082.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,997.76x = 48,296.32 × 19,082.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,997.76x = 921,605,833.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,605,833.06/34,997.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,333.28

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