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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,998.40, 48,297.18 and 19,082.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,998.40, 48,297.18 and 19,082.80 is: 26,333.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,998.40 : 48,297.18 = 19,082.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,998.40/48,297.18 = 19,082.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,998.40x = 48,297.18 × 19,082.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,998.40x = 921,645,426.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,645,426.50/34,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,333.93

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