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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,541.69, 51,813.41 and 25,831.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,541.69, 51,813.41 and 25,831.89 is: 38,748.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,541.69 : 51,813.41 = 25,831.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,541.69/51,813.41 = 25,831.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,541.69x = 51,813.41 × 25,831.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,541.69x = 1,338,438,178.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,438,178.49/34,541.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,748.49

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