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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,004.64, 57,953.97 and 24,995.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,004.64, 57,953.97 and 24,995.25 is: 34,486.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,004.64 : 57,953.97 = 24,995.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,004.64/57,953.97 = 24,995.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,004.64x = 57,953.97 × 24,995.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,004.64x = 1,448,573,968.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,573,968.64/42,004.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,486.04

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