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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,008.51, 62,867.76 and 25,991.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,008.51, 62,867.76 and 25,991.46 is: 38,897.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,008.51 : 62,867.76 = 25,991.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,008.51/62,867.76 = 25,991.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,008.51x = 62,867.76 × 25,991.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,008.51x = 1,634,024,869.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,024,869.33/42,008.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,897.48

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