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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,336.83, 47,381.60 and 19,996.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,336.83, 47,381.60 and 19,996.05 is: 27,592.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,336.83 : 47,381.60 = 19,996.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,336.83/47,381.60 = 19,996.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,336.83x = 47,381.60 × 19,996.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,336.83x = 947,444,742.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,444,742.70/34,336.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,592.67

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