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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,540.88, 51,690.36 and 25,754

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,540.88, 51,690.36 and 25,754 is: 38,540.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,540.88 : 51,690.36 = 25,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,540.88/51,690.36 = 25,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,540.88x = 51,690.36 × 25,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,540.88x = 1,331,233,531.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,233,531.44/34,540.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,540.81

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