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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,473.96, 47,573.40 and 19,366.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,473.96, 47,573.40 and 19,366.68 is: 26,725.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,473.96 : 47,573.40 = 19,366.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,473.96/47,573.40 = 19,366.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,473.96x = 47,573.40 × 19,366.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,473.96x = 921,338,814.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,338,814.31/34,473.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,725.64

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