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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,266.72, 47,287.76 and 18,953.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,266.72, 47,287.76 and 18,953.27 is: 26,155.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,266.72 : 47,287.76 = 18,953.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,266.72/47,287.76 = 18,953.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,266.72x = 47,287.76 × 18,953.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,266.72x = 896,257,682.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,257,682.98/34,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,155.34

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