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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,272.55, 47,296.25 and 19,935.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,272.55, 47,296.25 and 19,935.82 is: 27,511.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,272.55 : 47,296.25 = 19,935.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,272.55/47,296.25 = 19,935.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,272.55x = 47,296.25 × 19,935.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,272.55x = 942,889,526.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,889,526.68/34,272.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,511.51

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