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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,582, 47,726.40 and 19,678

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,582, 47,726.40 and 19,678 is: 27,157.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,582 : 47,726.40 = 19,678 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,582/47,726.40 = 19,678/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,582x = 47,726.40 × 19,678
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,582x = 939,160,099.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,160,099.20/34,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,157.48

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