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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,040, 46,975.20 and 19,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,040, 46,975.20 and 19,136 is: 26,407.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,040 : 46,975.20 = 19,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,040/46,975.20 = 19,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,040x = 46,975.20 × 19,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,040x = 898,917,427.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,917,427.20/34,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,407.68

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