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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,091.55, 47,049.98 and 19,956.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,091.55, 47,049.98 and 19,956.24 is: 27,541.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,091.55 : 47,049.98 = 19,956.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,091.55/47,049.98 = 19,956.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,091.55x = 47,049.98 × 19,956.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,091.55x = 938,940,593.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,940,593.09/34,091.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,541.74

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