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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,256.48, 47,275.32 and 19,916.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,256.48, 47,275.32 and 19,916.24 is: 27,485.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,256.48 : 47,275.32 = 19,916.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,256.48/47,275.32 = 19,916.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,256.48x = 47,275.32 × 19,916.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,256.48x = 941,546,619.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,546,619.20/34,256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,485.21

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