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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,002.30, 51,003.45 and 25,254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,002.30, 51,003.45 and 25,254.30 is: 37,881.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,002.30 : 51,003.45 = 25,254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,002.30/51,003.45 = 25,254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,002.30x = 51,003.45 × 25,254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,002.30x = 1,288,056,427.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,056,427.34/34,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,881.45

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