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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,284.58, 47,301.96 and 19,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,284.58, 47,301.96 and 19,175.20 is: 26,455.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,284.58 : 47,301.96 = 19,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,284.58/47,301.96 = 19,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,284.58x = 47,301.96 × 19,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,284.58x = 907,024,543.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,024,543.39/34,284.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,455.76

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