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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,259.94, 47,271.33 and 20,109.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,259.94, 47,271.33 and 20,109.06 is: 27,746.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,259.94 : 47,271.33 = 20,109.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,259.94/47,271.33 = 20,109.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,259.94x = 47,271.33 × 20,109.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,259.94x = 950,582,011.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,582,011.25/34,259.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,746.17

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