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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,055.39, 46,995.71 and 19,715.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,055.39, 46,995.71 and 19,715.83 is: 27,207.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,055.39 : 46,995.71 = 19,715.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,055.39/46,995.71 = 19,715.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,055.39x = 46,995.71 × 19,715.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,055.39x = 926,559,360.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,559,360.89/34,055.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,207.42

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