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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,182.08, 47,172.48 and 20,034.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,182.08, 47,172.48 and 20,034.08 is: 27,647.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,182.08 : 47,172.48 = 20,034.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,182.08/47,172.48 = 20,034.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,182.08x = 47,172.48 × 20,034.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,182.08x = 945,057,238.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,057,238.12/34,182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,647.74

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