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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,998.57, 48,296.80 and 19,082.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,998.57, 48,296.80 and 19,082.70 is: 26,333.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,998.57 : 48,296.80 = 19,082.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,998.57/48,296.80 = 19,082.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,998.57x = 48,296.80 × 19,082.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,998.57x = 921,633,345.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,633,345.36/34,998.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,333.46

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