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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,162.04, 58,189.72 and 25,167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,162.04, 58,189.72 and 25,167 is: 34,734.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,162.04 : 58,189.72 = 25,167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,162.04/58,189.72 = 25,167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,162.04x = 58,189.72 × 25,167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,162.04x = 1,464,460,683.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,460,683.24/42,162.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,734.10

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