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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,032.72, 46,966.32 and 19,885.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,032.72, 46,966.32 and 19,885.26 is: 27,442.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,032.72 : 46,966.32 = 19,885.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,032.72/46,966.32 = 19,885.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,032.72x = 46,966.32 × 19,885.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,032.72x = 933,937,484.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,937,484.44/34,032.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,442.34

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