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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,674.59, 58,901.48 and 25,921.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,674.59, 58,901.48 and 25,921.63 is: 35,778.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,674.59 : 58,901.48 = 25,921.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,674.59/58,901.48 = 25,921.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,674.59x = 58,901.48 × 25,921.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,674.59x = 1,526,822,371.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,822,371.01/42,674.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,778.26

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