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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,046.35, 62,998.15 and 25,371.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,046.35, 62,998.15 and 25,371.35 is: 38,013.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,046.35 : 62,998.15 = 25,371.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,046.35/62,998.15 = 25,371.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,046.35x = 62,998.15 × 25,371.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,046.35x = 1,598,347,798.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,347,798.01/42,046.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,013.95

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