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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,049, 46,987.62 and 19,145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,049, 46,987.62 and 19,145 is: 26,420.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,049 : 46,987.62 = 19,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,049/46,987.62 = 19,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,049x = 46,987.62 × 19,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,049x = 899,577,984.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,577,984.90/34,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,420.10

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