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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,057.24, 46,998.54 and 19,153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,057.24, 46,998.54 and 19,153.24 is: 26,431.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,057.24 : 46,998.54 = 19,153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,057.24/46,998.54 = 19,153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,057.24x = 46,998.54 × 19,153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,057.24x = 900,174,316.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,174,316.27/34,057.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,431.22

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