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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,071.24, 47,017.84 and 19,733

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,071.24, 47,017.84 and 19,733 is: 27,231.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,071.24 : 47,017.84 = 19,733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,071.24/47,017.84 = 19,733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,071.24x = 47,017.84 × 19,733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,071.24x = 927,803,036.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,803,036.72/34,071.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,231.27

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