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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,512.57, 51,668.42 and 25,784.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,512.57, 51,668.42 and 25,784.01 is: 38,600.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,512.57 : 51,668.42 = 25,784.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,512.57/51,668.42 = 25,784.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,512.57x = 51,668.42 × 25,784.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,512.57x = 1,332,218,929.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,218,929.04/34,512.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,600.98

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