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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,905.98, 59,207.82 and 25,003.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,905.98, 59,207.82 and 25,003.90 is: 34,503.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,905.98 : 59,207.82 = 25,003.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,905.98/59,207.82 = 25,003.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,905.98x = 59,207.82 × 25,003.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,905.98x = 1,480,426,410.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,426,410.50/42,905.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,503.96

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