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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,014.30, 51,021.45 and 25,266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,014.30, 51,021.45 and 25,266.30 is: 37,899.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,014.30 : 51,021.45 = 25,266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,014.30/51,021.45 = 25,266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,014.30x = 51,021.45 × 25,266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,014.30x = 1,289,123,262.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,123,262.14/34,014.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,899.45

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