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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,153, 47,131.86 and 19,249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,153, 47,131.86 and 19,249 is: 26,564.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,153 : 47,131.86 = 19,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,153/47,131.86 = 19,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,153x = 47,131.86 × 19,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,153x = 907,241,173.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,241,173.14/34,153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,564.03

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