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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,031, 46,962.78 and 19,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,031, 46,962.78 and 19,127 is: 26,395.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,031 : 46,962.78 = 19,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,031/46,962.78 = 19,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,031x = 46,962.78 × 19,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,031x = 898,257,093.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,257,093.06/34,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,395.26

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