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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,035.16, 46,968.78 and 19,131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,035.16, 46,968.78 and 19,131.16 is: 26,401.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,035.16 : 46,968.78 = 19,131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,035.16/46,968.78 = 19,131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,035.16x = 46,968.78 × 19,131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,035.16x = 898,567,245.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,567,245.18/34,035.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,401.15

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