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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,041, 46,976.60 and 19,137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,041, 46,976.60 and 19,137 is: 26,409.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,041 : 46,976.60 = 19,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,041/46,976.60 = 19,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,041x = 46,976.60 × 19,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,041x = 898,991,194.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,991,194.20/34,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,409.07

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