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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,001.36, 46,908.72 and 25,070

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,001.36, 46,908.72 and 25,070 is: 34,586.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,001.36 : 46,908.72 = 25,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,001.36/46,908.72 = 25,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,001.36x = 46,908.72 × 25,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,001.36x = 1,176,001,610.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,001,610.40/34,001.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,586.90

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