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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,197.64, 51,296.41 and 19,009.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,197.64, 51,296.41 and 19,009.87 is: 28,514.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,197.64 : 51,296.41 = 19,009.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,197.64/51,296.41 = 19,009.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,197.64x = 51,296.41 × 19,009.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,197.64x = 975,138,162.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,138,162.70/34,197.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,514.78

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