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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,371.96, 47,397.33 and 25,438.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,371.96, 47,397.33 and 25,438.20 is: 35,078.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,371.96 : 47,397.33 = 25,438.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,371.96/47,397.33 = 25,438.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,371.96x = 47,397.33 × 25,438.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,371.96x = 1,205,702,760.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,702,760.01/34,371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,078.09

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