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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,966.14, 59,300.39 and 25,061.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,966.14, 59,300.39 and 25,061.14 is: 34,588.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,966.14 : 59,300.39 = 25,061.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,966.14/59,300.39 = 25,061.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,966.14x = 59,300.39 × 25,061.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,966.14x = 1,486,135,375.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,135,375.84/42,966.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,588.53

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