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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,246.59, 47,262.11 and 19,139.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,246.59, 47,262.11 and 19,139.61 is: 26,413.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,246.59 : 47,262.11 = 19,139.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,246.59/47,262.11 = 19,139.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,246.59x = 47,262.11 × 19,139.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,246.59x = 904,578,353.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,578,353.18/34,246.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,413.68

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