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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,060.32, 46,989.90 and 25,129.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,060.32, 46,989.90 and 25,129.26 is: 34,668.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,060.32 : 46,989.90 = 25,129.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,060.32/46,989.90 = 25,129.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,060.32x = 46,989.90 × 25,129.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,060.32x = 1,180,821,414.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,821,414.47/34,060.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,668.54

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