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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,966.66, 59,290.11 and 25,063.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,966.66, 59,290.11 and 25,063.23 is: 34,584.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,966.66 : 59,290.11 = 25,063.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,966.66/59,290.11 = 25,063.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,966.66x = 59,290.11 × 25,063.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,966.66x = 1,486,001,663.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,001,663.66/42,966.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,584.99

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