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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,997.23, 59,342.22 and 25,101.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,997.23, 59,342.22 and 25,101.90 is: 34,644.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,997.23 : 59,342.22 = 25,101.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,997.23/59,342.22 = 25,101.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,997.23x = 59,342.22 × 25,101.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,997.23x = 1,489,602,472.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,602,472.22/42,997.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,644.15

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