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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,599.79, 58,793.85 and 25,598.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,599.79, 58,793.85 and 25,598.43 is: 35,329.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,599.79 : 58,793.85 = 25,598.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,599.79/58,793.85 = 25,598.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,599.79x = 58,793.85 × 25,598.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,599.79x = 1,505,030,253.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,030,253.66/42,599.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,329.52

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