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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,688.28, 47,875.14 and 19,587

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,688.28, 47,875.14 and 19,587 is: 27,033.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,688.28 : 47,875.14 = 19,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,688.28/47,875.14 = 19,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,688.28x = 47,875.14 × 19,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,688.28x = 937,730,367.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,730,367.18/34,688.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,033.06

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