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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,881.48, 52,284.96 and 25,371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,881.48, 52,284.96 and 25,371 is: 38,029.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,881.48 : 52,284.96 = 25,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,881.48/52,284.96 = 25,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,881.48x = 52,284.96 × 25,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,881.48x = 1,326,521,720.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,521,720.16/34,881.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,029.40

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