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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,664.40, 64,006.20 and 25,125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,664.40, 64,006.20 and 25,125.20 is: 37,693.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,664.40 : 64,006.20 = 25,125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,664.40/64,006.20 = 25,125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,664.40x = 64,006.20 × 25,125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,664.40x = 1,608,168,576.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,168,576.24/42,664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,693.45

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