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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,046.62, 58,038.39 and 25,056.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,046.62, 58,038.39 and 25,056.19 is: 34,585.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,046.62 : 58,038.39 = 25,056.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,046.62/58,038.39 = 25,056.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,046.62x = 58,038.39 × 25,056.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,046.62x = 1,454,220,905.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,220,905.72/42,046.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,585.92

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