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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,035.93, 46,962.72 and 19,886.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,035.93, 46,962.72 and 19,886.04 is: 27,438.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,035.93 : 46,962.72 = 19,886.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,035.93/46,962.72 = 19,886.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,035.93x = 46,962.72 × 19,886.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,035.93x = 933,902,528.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,902,528.43/34,035.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,438.73

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