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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,266.38, 47,287.60 and 19,362.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,266.38, 47,287.60 and 19,362.38 is: 26,720.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,266.38 : 47,287.60 = 19,362.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,266.38/47,287.60 = 19,362.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,266.38x = 47,287.60 × 19,362.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,266.38x = 915,600,244.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,600,244.05/34,266.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,720.08

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