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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,712.33, 47,897.88 and 19,604.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,712.33, 47,897.88 and 19,604.72 is: 27,051.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,712.33 : 47,897.88 = 19,604.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,712.33/47,897.88 = 19,604.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,712.33x = 47,897.88 × 19,604.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,712.33x = 939,024,286.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,024,286.50/34,712.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,051.61

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