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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,977.08, 59,287.78 and 25,741.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,977.08, 59,287.78 and 25,741.12 is: 35,510.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,977.08 : 59,287.78 = 25,741.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,977.08/59,287.78 = 25,741.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,977.08x = 59,287.78 × 25,741.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,977.08x = 1,526,133,859.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,133,859.51/42,977.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,510.41

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