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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,966.84, 59,293.98 and 25,060.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,966.84, 59,293.98 and 25,060.44 is: 34,583.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,966.84 : 59,293.98 = 25,060.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,966.84/59,293.98 = 25,060.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,966.84x = 59,293.98 × 25,060.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,966.84x = 1,485,933,228.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,933,228.15/42,966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,583.26

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