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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,927.62, 59,238.77 and 25,023.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,927.62, 59,238.77 and 25,023.38 is: 34,531.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,927.62 : 59,238.77 = 25,023.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,927.62/59,238.77 = 25,023.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,927.62x = 59,238.77 × 25,023.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,927.62x = 1,482,354,234.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,354,234.73/42,927.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,531.48

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