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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,369.54, 47,427.72 and 20,219.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,369.54, 47,427.72 and 20,219.65 is: 27,901.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,369.54 : 47,427.72 = 20,219.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,369.54/47,427.72 = 20,219.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,369.54x = 47,427.72 × 20,219.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,369.54x = 958,971,898.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,971,898.70/34,369.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,901.80

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