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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,674.84, 58,901.82 and 25,921.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,674.84, 58,901.82 and 25,921.88 is: 35,778.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,674.84 : 58,901.82 = 25,921.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,674.84/58,901.82 = 25,921.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,674.84x = 58,901.82 × 25,921.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,674.84x = 1,526,845,909.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,845,909.82/42,674.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,778.60

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