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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,012, 46,940.88 and 19,108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,012, 46,940.88 and 19,108 is: 26,371.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,012 : 46,940.88 = 19,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,012/46,940.88 = 19,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,012x = 46,940.88 × 19,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,012x = 896,946,335.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,946,335.04/34,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,371.47

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