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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,045.80, 62,997.33 and 25,370.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,045.80, 62,997.33 and 25,370.80 is: 38,013.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,045.80 : 62,997.33 = 25,370.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,045.80/62,997.33 = 25,370.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,045.80x = 62,997.33 × 25,370.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,045.80x = 1,598,292,344.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,292,344.98/42,045.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,013.13

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