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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,248, 47,266.08 and 19,344.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,248, 47,266.08 and 19,344.96 is: 26,698.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,248 : 47,266.08 = 19,344.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,248/47,266.08 = 19,344.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,248x = 47,266.08 × 19,344.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,248x = 914,360,426.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,360,426.96/34,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,698.21

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