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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,206.96, 47,205.54 and 20,059.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,206.96, 47,205.54 and 20,059.68 is: 27,682.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,206.96 : 47,205.54 = 20,059.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,206.96/47,205.54 = 20,059.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,206.96x = 47,205.54 × 20,059.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,206.96x = 946,928,026.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,928,026.63/34,206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,682.32

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