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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,011.76, 57,940.92 and 25,241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,011.76, 57,940.92 and 25,241.52 is: 34,812.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,011.76 : 57,940.92 = 25,241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,011.76/57,940.92 = 25,241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,011.76x = 57,940.92 × 25,241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,011.76x = 1,462,516,891.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,516,891.00/42,011.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,812.08

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