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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,161.04, 58,188.34 and 25,166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,161.04, 58,188.34 and 25,166 is: 34,732.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,161.04 : 58,188.34 = 25,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,161.04/58,188.34 = 25,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,161.04x = 58,188.34 × 25,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,161.04x = 1,464,367,764.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,367,764.44/42,161.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,732.72

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