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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,037.71, 46,965.15 and 19,887.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,037.71, 46,965.15 and 19,887.82 is: 27,441.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,037.71 : 46,965.15 = 19,887.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,037.71/46,965.15 = 19,887.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,037.71x = 46,965.15 × 19,887.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,037.71x = 934,034,449.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,034,449.47/34,037.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,441.17

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