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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,955.72, 59,273.92 and 25,970.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,955.72, 59,273.92 and 25,970.20 is: 35,835.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,955.72 : 59,273.92 = 25,970.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,955.72/59,273.92 = 25,970.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,955.72x = 59,273.92 × 25,970.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,955.72x = 1,539,355,557.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,355,557.18/42,955.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,835.87

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