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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,649.76, 58,849.92 and 25,649.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,649.76, 58,849.92 and 25,649.92 is: 35,392.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,649.76 : 58,849.92 = 25,649.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,649.76/58,849.92 = 25,649.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,649.76x = 58,849.92 × 25,649.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,649.76x = 1,509,495,740.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,495,740.01/42,649.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,392.83

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