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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,218.59, 47,220.48 and 19,111.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,218.59, 47,220.48 and 19,111.14 is: 26,372.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,218.59 : 47,220.48 = 19,111.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,218.59/47,220.48 = 19,111.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,218.59x = 47,220.48 × 19,111.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,218.59x = 902,437,204.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,437,204.15/34,218.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,372.72

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