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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,322.59, 51,501.54 and 25,999.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,322.59, 51,501.54 and 25,999.84 is: 39,013.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,322.59 : 51,501.54 = 25,999.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,322.59/51,501.54 = 25,999.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,322.59x = 51,501.54 × 25,999.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,322.59x = 1,339,031,799.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,031,799.75/34,322.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,013.13

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