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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,464.64, 58,591.68 and 25,697.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,464.64, 58,591.68 and 25,697.28 is: 35,456.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,464.64 : 58,591.68 = 25,697.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,464.64/58,591.68 = 25,697.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,464.64x = 58,591.68 × 25,697.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,464.64x = 1,505,646,806.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,646,806.63/42,464.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,456.48

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