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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,008.23, 46,917.87 and 19,665.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,008.23, 46,917.87 and 19,665.41 is: 27,130.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,008.23 : 46,917.87 = 19,665.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,008.23/46,917.87 = 19,665.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,008.23x = 46,917.87 × 19,665.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,008.23x = 922,659,149.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,659,149.88/34,008.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,130.47

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