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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,166.54, 47,151.92 and 19,059.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,166.54, 47,151.92 and 19,059.23 is: 26,302.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,166.54 : 47,151.92 = 19,059.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,166.54/47,151.92 = 19,059.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,166.54x = 47,151.92 × 19,059.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,166.54x = 898,679,453.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,679,453.75/34,166.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,302.91

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