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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,930.63, 59,242.92 and 25,026.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,930.63, 59,242.92 and 25,026.39 is: 34,535.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,930.63 : 59,242.92 = 25,026.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,930.63/59,242.92 = 25,026.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,930.63x = 59,242.92 × 25,026.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,930.63x = 1,482,636,420.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,636,420.66/42,930.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,535.63

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