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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,157.92, 47,137.83 and 19,050.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,157.92, 47,137.83 and 19,050.60 is: 26,289.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,157.92 : 47,137.83 = 19,050.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,157.92/47,137.83 = 19,050.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,157.92x = 47,137.83 × 19,050.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,157.92x = 898,003,944.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,003,944.20/34,157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,289.77

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