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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,045.76, 46,983.30 and 19,895.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,045.76, 46,983.30 and 19,895.60 is: 27,456.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,045.76 : 46,983.30 = 19,895.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,045.76/46,983.30 = 19,895.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,045.76x = 46,983.30 × 19,895.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,045.76x = 934,760,943.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,760,943.48/34,045.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,456.02

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