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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,010.65, 57,962.25 and 25,001.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,010.65, 57,962.25 and 25,001.25 is: 34,494.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,010.65 : 57,962.25 = 25,001.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,010.65/57,962.25 = 25,001.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,010.65x = 57,962.25 × 25,001.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,010.65x = 1,449,128,702.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,128,702.81/42,010.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,494.32

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