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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,619, 47,774.22 and 19,717.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,619, 47,774.22 and 19,717.88 is: 27,210.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,619 : 47,774.22 = 19,717.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,619/47,774.22 = 19,717.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,619x = 47,774.22 × 19,717.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,619x = 942,006,337.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,006,337.05/34,619
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,210.67

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