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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,687.28, 47,873.76 and 19,586

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,687.28, 47,873.76 and 19,586 is: 27,031.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,687.28 : 47,873.76 = 19,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,687.28/47,873.76 = 19,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,687.28x = 47,873.76 × 19,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,687.28x = 937,655,463.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,655,463.36/34,687.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,031.68

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