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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,127.58, 47,099.89 and 19,021.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,127.58, 47,099.89 and 19,021.62 is: 26,251.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,127.58 : 47,099.89 = 19,021.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,127.58/47,099.89 = 19,021.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,127.58x = 47,099.89 × 19,021.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,127.58x = 895,916,209.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,916,209.62/34,127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,251.97

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