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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,246.69, 47,259.49 and 19,139.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,246.69, 47,259.49 and 19,139.41 is: 26,411.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,246.69 : 47,259.49 = 19,139.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,246.69/47,259.49 = 19,139.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,246.69x = 47,259.49 × 19,139.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,246.69x = 904,518,755.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,518,755.50/34,246.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,411.86

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