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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,031.24, 46,949.98 and 25,099.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,031.24, 46,949.98 and 25,099.92 is: 34,628.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,031.24 : 46,949.98 = 25,099.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,031.24/46,949.98 = 25,099.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,031.24x = 46,949.98 × 25,099.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,031.24x = 1,178,440,742.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,440,742.00/34,031.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,628.20

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