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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,974.92, 59,309.14 and 25,075.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,974.92, 59,309.14 and 25,075.69 is: 34,606.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,974.92 : 59,309.14 = 25,075.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,974.92/59,309.14 = 25,075.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,974.92x = 59,309.14 × 25,075.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,974.92x = 1,487,217,186.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,217,186.88/42,974.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,606.63

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