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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,607.94, 58,792.10 and 25,608.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,607.94, 58,792.10 and 25,608.13 is: 35,335.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,607.94 : 58,792.10 = 25,608.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,607.94/58,792.10 = 25,608.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,607.94x = 58,792.10 × 25,608.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,607.94x = 1,505,555,464.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,555,464.75/42,607.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,335.10

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