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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,021.12, 46,950.96 and 19,873.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,021.12, 46,950.96 and 19,873.12 is: 27,425.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,021.12 : 46,950.96 = 19,873.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,021.12/46,950.96 = 19,873.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,021.12x = 46,950.96 × 19,873.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,021.12x = 933,062,062.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,062,062.20/34,021.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,425.97

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