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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,063.20, 58,045.17 and 25,067.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,063.20, 58,045.17 and 25,067.06 is: 34,591.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,063.20 : 58,045.17 = 25,067.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,063.20/58,045.17 = 25,067.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,063.20x = 58,045.17 × 25,067.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,063.20x = 1,455,021,759.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,021,759.10/42,063.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,591.32

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