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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,181.08, 47,171.10 and 20,033.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,181.08, 47,171.10 and 20,033.08 is: 27,646.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,181.08 : 47,171.10 = 20,033.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,181.08/47,171.10 = 20,033.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,181.08x = 47,171.10 × 20,033.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,181.08x = 944,982,419.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,982,419.99/34,181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,646.36

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