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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,031.30, 46,975.42 and 19,697.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,031.30, 46,975.42 and 19,697.58 is: 27,189.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,031.30 : 46,975.42 = 19,697.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,031.30/46,975.42 = 19,697.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,031.30x = 46,975.42 × 19,697.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,031.30x = 925,302,093.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,302,093.48/34,031.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,189.74

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