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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,277.96, 47,292.82 and 19,168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,277.96, 47,292.82 and 19,168.58 is: 26,446.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,277.96 : 47,292.82 = 19,168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,277.96/47,292.82 = 19,168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,277.96x = 47,292.82 × 19,168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,277.96x = 906,536,203.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,536,203.60/34,277.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,446.62

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