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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,670.84, 58,896.30 and 25,917.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,670.84, 58,896.30 and 25,917.88 is: 35,773.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,670.84 : 58,896.30 = 25,917.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,670.84/58,896.30 = 25,917.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,670.84x = 58,896.30 × 25,917.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,670.84x = 1,526,467,235.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,467,235.84/42,670.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,773.08

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