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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,268.58, 47,292.99 and 19,160.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,268.58, 47,292.99 and 19,160.93 is: 26,443.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,268.58 : 47,292.99 = 19,160.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,268.58/47,292.99 = 19,160.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,268.58x = 47,292.99 × 19,160.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,268.58x = 906,177,670.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,177,670.88/34,268.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,443.40

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