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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,189.92, 47,182.44 and 20,043

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,189.92, 47,182.44 and 20,043 is: 27,659.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,189.92 : 47,182.44 = 20,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,189.92/47,182.44 = 20,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,189.92x = 47,182.44 × 20,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,189.92x = 945,677,644.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,677,644.92/34,189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,659.55

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