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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,029.59, 46,953.91 and 19,879.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,029.59, 46,953.91 and 19,879.70 is: 27,429.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,029.59 : 46,953.91 = 19,879.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,029.59/46,953.91 = 19,879.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,029.59x = 46,953.91 × 19,879.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,029.59x = 933,429,434.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,429,434.71/34,029.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,429.94

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