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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,207.96, 47,206.92 and 20,060.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,207.96, 47,206.92 and 20,060.68 is: 27,683.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,207.96 : 47,206.92 = 20,060.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,207.96/47,206.92 = 20,060.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,207.96x = 47,206.92 × 20,060.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,207.96x = 947,002,915.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,002,915.91/34,207.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,683.70

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