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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,669.84, 58,894.92 and 25,916.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,669.84, 58,894.92 and 25,916.88 is: 35,771.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,669.84 : 58,894.92 = 25,916.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,669.84/58,894.92 = 25,916.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,669.84x = 58,894.92 × 25,916.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,669.84x = 1,526,372,574.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,372,574.25/42,669.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,771.70

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