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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,398.42, 51,524.72 and 25,985.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,398.42, 51,524.72 and 25,985.76 is: 38,923.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,398.42 : 51,524.72 = 25,985.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,398.42/51,524.72 = 25,985.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,398.42x = 51,524.72 × 25,985.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,398.42x = 1,338,909,007.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,909,007.99/34,398.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,923.56

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