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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,483.57, 47,575.88 and 19,374.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,483.57, 47,575.88 and 19,374.14 is: 26,729.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,483.57 : 47,575.88 = 19,374.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,483.57/47,575.88 = 19,374.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,483.57x = 47,575.88 × 19,374.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,483.57x = 921,741,759.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,741,759.74/34,483.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,729.88

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