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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,904.98, 59,206.44 and 25,002.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,904.98, 59,206.44 and 25,002.90 is: 34,502.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,904.98 : 59,206.44 = 25,002.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,904.98/59,206.44 = 25,002.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,904.98x = 59,206.44 × 25,002.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,904.98x = 1,480,332,698.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,332,698.68/42,904.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,502.58

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