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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,475.69, 47,588.51 and 20,327.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,475.69, 47,588.51 and 20,327.63 is: 28,059.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,475.69 : 47,588.51 = 20,327.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,475.69/47,588.51 = 20,327.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,475.69x = 47,588.51 × 20,327.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,475.69x = 967,361,436.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,361,436.41/34,475.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,059.23

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