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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,031.73, 57,977.24 and 25,023.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,031.73, 57,977.24 and 25,023.26 is: 34,516.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,031.73 : 57,977.24 = 25,023.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,031.73/57,977.24 = 25,023.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,031.73x = 57,977.24 × 25,023.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,031.73x = 1,450,779,570.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,779,570.43/42,031.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,516.29

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