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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,272.92, 47,302.41 and 19,941.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,272.92, 47,302.41 and 19,941.05 is: 27,522.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,272.92 : 47,302.41 = 19,941.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,272.92/47,302.41 = 19,941.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,272.92x = 47,302.41 × 19,941.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,272.92x = 943,259,486.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,259,486.42/34,272.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,522.01

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