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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,237.46, 47,247.13 and 19,130.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,237.46, 47,247.13 and 19,130.34 is: 26,399.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,237.46 : 47,247.13 = 19,130.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,237.46/47,247.13 = 19,130.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,237.46x = 47,247.13 × 19,130.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,237.46x = 903,853,660.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,853,660.92/34,237.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,399.55

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