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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,046.79, 46,984.74 and 19,706.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,046.79, 46,984.74 and 19,706.61 is: 27,195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,046.79 : 46,984.74 = 19,706.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,046.79/46,984.74 = 19,706.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,046.79x = 46,984.74 × 19,706.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,046.79x = 925,909,947.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,909,947.13/34,046.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,195.22

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