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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,979.79, 64,448.55 and 25,244.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,979.79, 64,448.55 and 25,244.97 is: 37,855.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,979.79 : 64,448.55 = 25,244.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,979.79/64,448.55 = 25,244.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,979.79x = 64,448.55 × 25,244.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,979.79x = 1,627,001,711.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,001,711.29/42,979.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,855.05

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