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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,898.41, 59,203.71 and 25,911.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,898.41, 59,203.71 and 25,911.09 is: 35,759.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,898.41 : 59,203.71 = 25,911.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,898.41/59,203.71 = 25,911.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,898.41x = 59,203.71 × 25,911.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,898.41x = 1,534,032,658.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,032,658.14/42,898.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,759.66

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