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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,167.79, 51,145.03 and 25,172.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,167.79, 51,145.03 and 25,172.07 is: 37,679.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,167.79 : 51,145.03 = 25,172.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,167.79/51,145.03 = 25,172.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,167.79x = 51,145.03 × 25,172.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,167.79x = 1,287,426,275.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,426,275.31/34,167.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,679.53

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