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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,332.13, 51,465.71 and 25,885.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,332.13, 51,465.71 and 25,885.51 is: 38,803.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,332.13 : 51,465.71 = 25,885.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,332.13/51,465.71 = 25,885.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,332.13x = 51,465.71 × 25,885.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,332.13x = 1,332,216,376.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,216,376.41/34,332.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,803.78

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