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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,272.36, 47,296.89 and 19,164.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,272.36, 47,296.89 and 19,164.51 is: 26,447.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,272.36 : 47,296.89 = 19,164.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,272.36/47,296.89 = 19,164.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,272.36x = 47,296.89 × 19,164.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,272.36x = 906,421,721.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,421,721.37/34,272.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,447.60

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