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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,148.40, 47,124.24 and 19,998.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,148.40, 47,124.24 and 19,998.24 is: 27,597.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,148.40 : 47,124.24 = 19,998.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,148.40/47,124.24 = 19,998.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,148.40x = 47,124.24 × 19,998.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,148.40x = 942,401,861.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,401,861.34/34,148.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,597.25

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