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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,275.42, 47,302.47 and 19,173.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,275.42, 47,302.47 and 19,173.06 is: 26,460.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,275.42 : 47,302.47 = 19,173.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,275.42/47,302.47 = 19,173.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,275.42x = 47,302.47 × 19,173.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,275.42x = 906,933,095.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,933,095.46/34,275.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,460.16

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