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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,945.62, 59,281.08 and 25,046.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,945.62, 59,281.08 and 25,046.24 is: 34,573.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,945.62 : 59,281.08 = 25,046.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,945.62/59,281.08 = 25,046.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,945.62x = 59,281.08 × 25,046.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,945.62x = 1,484,768,157.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,768,157.14/42,945.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,573.22

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