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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,228, 58,276.80 and 25,462.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,228, 58,276.80 and 25,462.08 is: 35,138.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,228 : 58,276.80 = 25,462.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,228/58,276.80 = 25,462.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,228x = 58,276.80 × 25,462.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,228x = 1,483,848,543.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,848,543.74/42,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,138.97

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