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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,968.14, 59,303.15 and 25,063.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,968.14, 59,303.15 and 25,063.14 is: 34,591.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,968.14 : 59,303.15 = 25,063.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,968.14/59,303.15 = 25,063.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,968.14x = 59,303.15 × 25,063.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,968.14x = 1,486,323,150.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,323,150.89/42,968.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,591.28

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