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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,999.16, 48,298.88 and 19,083.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,999.16, 48,298.88 and 19,083.68 is: 26,335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,999.16 : 48,298.88 = 19,083.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,999.16/48,298.88 = 19,083.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,999.16x = 48,298.88 × 19,083.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,999.16x = 921,720,370.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,720,370.28/34,999.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,335.50

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