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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,049.08, 51,072.54 and 9,425.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,049.08, 51,072.54 and 9,425.08 is: 14,137.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,049.08 : 51,072.54 = 9,425.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,049.08/51,072.54 = 9,425.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,049.08x = 51,072.54 × 9,425.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,049.08x = 481,362,775.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,362,775.30/34,049.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,137.32

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