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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,033.28, 58,003.54 and 25,056.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,033.28, 58,003.54 and 25,056.70 is: 34,576.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,033.28 : 58,003.54 = 25,056.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,033.28/58,003.54 = 25,056.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,033.28x = 58,003.54 × 25,056.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,033.28x = 1,453,377,300.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,377,300.72/42,033.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,576.82

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