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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,266.56, 47,286.90 and 19,159.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,266.56, 47,286.90 and 19,159.25 is: 26,439.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,266.56 : 47,286.90 = 19,159.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,266.56/47,286.90 = 19,159.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,266.56x = 47,286.90 × 19,159.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,266.56x = 905,981,302.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,981,302.39/34,266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,439.23

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