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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,614.48, 58,802.28 and 25,844.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,614.48, 58,802.28 and 25,844.24 is: 35,661.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,614.48 : 58,802.28 = 25,844.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,614.48/58,802.28 = 25,844.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,614.48x = 58,802.28 × 25,844.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,614.48x = 1,519,700,236.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,700,236.87/42,614.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,661.59

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