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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,161, 47,142.18 and 19,257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,161, 47,142.18 and 19,257 is: 26,574.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,161 : 47,142.18 = 19,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,161/47,142.18 = 19,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,161x = 47,142.18 × 19,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,161x = 907,816,960.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,816,960.26/34,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,574.66

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