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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,005.33, 46,930.32 and 19,862.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,005.33, 46,930.32 and 19,862.73 is: 27,412.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,005.33 : 46,930.32 = 19,862.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,005.33/46,930.32 = 19,862.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,005.33x = 46,930.32 × 19,862.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,005.33x = 932,164,274.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,164,274.97/34,005.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,412.30

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