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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,059.95, 58,036.05 and 25,063.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,059.95, 58,036.05 and 25,063.76 is: 34,584.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,059.95 : 58,036.05 = 25,063.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,059.95/58,036.05 = 25,063.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,059.95x = 58,036.05 × 25,063.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,059.95x = 1,454,601,773.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,601,773.64/42,059.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,584.01

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