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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,652.70, 51,942.87 and 25,142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,652.70, 51,942.87 and 25,142.02 is: 37,686.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,652.70 : 51,942.87 = 25,142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,652.70/51,942.87 = 25,142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,652.70x = 51,942.87 × 25,142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,652.70x = 1,305,948,546.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,948,546.54/34,652.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,686.78

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