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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,280.97, 47,307.33 and 19,173.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,280.97, 47,307.33 and 19,173.39 is: 26,459.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,280.97 : 47,307.33 = 19,173.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,280.97/47,307.33 = 19,173.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,280.97x = 47,307.33 × 19,173.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,280.97x = 907,041,887.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,041,887.95/34,280.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,459.05

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