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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,276.28, 47,303.67 and 19,170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,276.28, 47,303.67 and 19,170.34 is: 26,456.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,276.28 : 47,303.67 = 19,170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,276.28/47,303.67 = 19,170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,276.28x = 47,303.67 × 19,170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,276.28x = 906,827,437.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,827,437.15/34,276.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,456.42

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