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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,571.74, 58,741.97 and 25,804.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,571.74, 58,741.97 and 25,804.74 is: 35,606.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,571.74 : 58,741.97 = 25,804.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,571.74/58,741.97 = 25,804.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,571.74x = 58,741.97 × 25,804.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,571.74x = 1,515,821,262.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,821,262.94/42,571.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,606.28

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