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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,821.52, 59,094.12 and 25,826.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,821.52, 59,094.12 and 25,826.64 is: 35,641.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,821.52 : 59,094.12 = 25,826.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,821.52/59,094.12 = 25,826.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,821.52x = 59,094.12 × 25,826.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,821.52x = 1,526,202,563.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,202,563.36/42,821.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,641.02

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