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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,429, 47,512.02 and 19,525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,429, 47,512.02 and 19,525 is: 26,944.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,429 : 47,512.02 = 19,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,429/47,512.02 = 19,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,429x = 47,512.02 × 19,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,429x = 927,672,190.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,672,190.50/34,429
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,944.50

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