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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,279.63, 47,305.56 and 19,172.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,279.63, 47,305.56 and 19,172.11 is: 26,457.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,279.63 : 47,305.56 = 19,172.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,279.63/47,305.56 = 19,172.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,279.63x = 47,305.56 × 19,172.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,279.63x = 906,947,399.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,947,399.93/34,279.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,457.33

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