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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,224.88, 58,269.96 and 25,228.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,224.88, 58,269.96 and 25,228.20 is: 34,814.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,224.88 : 58,269.96 = 25,228.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,224.88/58,269.96 = 25,228.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,224.88x = 58,269.96 × 25,228.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,224.88x = 1,470,046,204.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,046,204.87/42,224.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,814.69

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