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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,059.69, 51,042.96 and 25,732.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,059.69, 51,042.96 and 25,732.89 is: 38,564.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,059.69 : 51,042.96 = 25,732.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,059.69/51,042.96 = 25,732.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,059.69x = 51,042.96 × 25,732.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,059.69x = 1,313,482,874.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,482,874.95/34,059.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,564.15

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