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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,246.20, 47,264.94 and 20,105.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,246.20, 47,264.94 and 20,105.40 is: 27,748.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,246.20 : 47,264.94 = 20,105.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,246.20/47,264.94 = 20,105.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,246.20x = 47,264.94 × 20,105.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,246.20x = 950,280,524.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,280,524.68/34,246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,748.50

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