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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,472.76, 47,569.05 and 19,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,472.76, 47,569.05 and 19,362 is: 26,717.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,472.76 : 47,569.05 = 19,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,472.76/47,569.05 = 19,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,472.76x = 47,569.05 × 19,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,472.76x = 921,031,946.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,031,946.10/34,472.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,717.67

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