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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,588.94, 47,735.06 and 19,277.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,588.94, 47,735.06 and 19,277.87 is: 26,604.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,588.94 : 47,735.06 = 19,277.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,588.94/47,735.06 = 19,277.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,588.94x = 47,735.06 × 19,277.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,588.94x = 920,229,946.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,229,946.06/34,588.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,604.75

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