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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,266.58, 47,290.23 and 19,158.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,266.58, 47,290.23 and 19,158.93 is: 26,440.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,266.58 : 47,290.23 = 19,158.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,266.58/47,290.23 = 19,158.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,266.58x = 47,290.23 × 19,158.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,266.58x = 906,030,206.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,030,206.25/34,266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,440.64

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