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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,568.78, 47,709.57 and 19,464.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,568.78, 47,709.57 and 19,464.44 is: 26,863.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,568.78 : 47,709.57 = 19,464.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,568.78/47,709.57 = 19,464.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,568.78x = 47,709.57 × 19,464.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,568.78x = 928,640,062.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,640,062.69/34,568.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,863.55

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