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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,279.57, 47,305.67 and 19,172.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,279.57, 47,305.67 and 19,172.17 is: 26,457.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,279.57 : 47,305.67 = 19,172.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,279.57/47,305.67 = 19,172.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,279.57x = 47,305.67 × 19,172.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,279.57x = 906,952,347.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,952,347.20/34,279.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,457.52

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