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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,033.81, 57,999.45 and 25,035.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,033.81, 57,999.45 and 25,035.96 is: 34,545.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,033.81 : 57,999.45 = 25,035.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,033.81/57,999.45 = 25,035.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,033.81x = 57,999.45 × 25,035.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,033.81x = 1,452,071,910.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,071,910.22/42,033.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,545.33

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