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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,292.46, 47,333.10 and 19,955.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,292.46, 47,333.10 and 19,955.05 is: 27,543.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,292.46 : 47,333.10 = 19,955.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,292.46/47,333.10 = 19,955.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,292.46x = 47,333.10 × 19,955.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,292.46x = 944,534,377.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,534,377.16/34,292.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,543.50

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