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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,230.25, 58,267.95 and 25,239.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,230.25, 58,267.95 and 25,239.99 is: 34,825.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,230.25 : 58,267.95 = 25,239.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,230.25/58,267.95 = 25,239.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,230.25x = 58,267.95 × 25,239.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,230.25x = 1,470,682,475.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,682,475.32/42,230.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,825.33

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