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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,157.92, 47,136.96 and 19,051

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,157.92, 47,136.96 and 19,051 is: 26,289.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,157.92 : 47,136.96 = 19,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,157.92/47,136.96 = 19,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,157.92x = 47,136.96 × 19,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,157.92x = 898,006,224.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,006,224.96/34,157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,289.84

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