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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,206.55, 47,212.92 and 20,063.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,206.55, 47,212.92 and 20,063.95 is: 27,692.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,206.55 : 47,212.92 = 20,063.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,206.55/47,212.92 = 20,063.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,206.55x = 47,212.92 × 20,063.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,206.55x = 947,277,548.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,277,548.20/34,206.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,692.87

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