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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,016.78, 46,939.75 and 19,675.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,016.78, 46,939.75 and 19,675.52 is: 27,150.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,016.78 : 46,939.75 = 19,675.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,016.78/46,939.75 = 19,675.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,016.78x = 46,939.75 × 19,675.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,016.78x = 923,564,058.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,564,058.08/34,016.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,150.25

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