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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,255.46, 47,278.55 and 19,919.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,255.46, 47,278.55 and 19,919.73 is: 27,492.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,255.46 : 47,278.55 = 19,919.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,255.46/47,278.55 = 19,919.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,255.46x = 47,278.55 × 19,919.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,255.46x = 941,775,614.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,775,614.80/34,255.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,492.72

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