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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,591.16, 58,775.88 and 25,595.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,591.16, 58,775.88 and 25,595.66 is: 35,322.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,591.16 : 58,775.88 = 25,595.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,591.16/58,775.88 = 25,595.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,591.16x = 58,775.88 × 25,595.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,591.16x = 1,504,407,683.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,407,683.60/42,591.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,322.07

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