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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,056.39, 46,997.09 and 19,716.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,056.39, 46,997.09 and 19,716.83 is: 27,208.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,056.39 : 46,997.09 = 19,716.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,056.39/46,997.09 = 19,716.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,056.39x = 46,997.09 × 19,716.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,056.39x = 926,633,634.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,633,634.02/34,056.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,208.80

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