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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,145.40, 51,131.70 and 25,332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,145.40, 51,131.70 and 25,332.60 is: 37,934.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,145.40 : 51,131.70 = 25,332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,145.40/51,131.70 = 25,332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,145.40x = 51,131.70 × 25,332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,145.40x = 1,295,298,903.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,298,903.42/34,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,934.80

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