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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,293.22, 47,325.99 and 20,145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,293.22, 47,325.99 and 20,145.94 is: 27,802.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,293.22 : 47,325.99 = 20,145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,293.22/47,325.99 = 20,145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,293.22x = 47,325.99 × 20,145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,293.22x = 953,426,554.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,426,554.98/34,293.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,802.19

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