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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,259.40, 48,101.40 and 34,259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,259.40, 48,101.40 and 34,259.40 is: 48,101.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,259.40 : 48,101.40 = 34,259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,259.40/48,101.40 = 34,259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,259.40x = 48,101.40 × 34,259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,259.40x = 1,647,925,103.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,925,103.16/34,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,101.40

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