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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,607.56, 51,862.62 and 19,794.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,607.56, 51,862.62 and 19,794.28 is: 29,663.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,607.56 : 51,862.62 = 19,794.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,607.56/51,862.62 = 19,794.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,607.56x = 51,862.62 × 19,794.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,607.56x = 1,026,583,221.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,583,221.81/34,607.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,663.55

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