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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,051.20, 46,989.78 and 19,709.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,051.20, 46,989.78 and 19,709.04 is: 27,197.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,051.20 : 46,989.78 = 19,709.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,051.20/46,989.78 = 19,709.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,051.20x = 46,989.78 × 19,709.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,051.20x = 926,123,453.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,123,453.61/34,051.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,197.97

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