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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,047.94, 46,985.30 and 19,705.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,047.94, 46,985.30 and 19,705.79 is: 27,193.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,047.94 : 46,985.30 = 19,705.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,047.94/46,985.30 = 19,705.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,047.94x = 46,985.30 × 19,705.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,047.94x = 925,882,454.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,882,454.89/34,047.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,193.49

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