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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,462.28, 47,557.98 and 19,558.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,462.28, 47,557.98 and 19,558.28 is: 26,990.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,462.28 : 47,557.98 = 19,558.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,462.28/47,557.98 = 19,558.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,462.28x = 47,557.98 × 19,558.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,462.28x = 930,152,289.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,152,289.07/34,462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,990.45

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