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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,056.65, 46,997.44 and 19,717.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,056.65, 46,997.44 and 19,717.08 is: 27,209.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,056.65 : 46,997.44 = 19,717.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,056.65/46,997.44 = 19,717.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,056.65x = 46,997.44 × 19,717.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,056.65x = 926,652,185.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,652,185.69/34,056.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,209.14

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