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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,864.84, 59,143.92 and 25,871.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,864.84, 59,143.92 and 25,871.88 is: 35,697.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,864.84 : 59,143.92 = 25,871.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,864.84/59,143.92 = 25,871.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,864.84x = 59,143.92 × 25,871.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,864.84x = 1,530,164,400.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,164,400.97/42,864.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,697.42

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