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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,247.26, 58,291.38 and 25,257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,247.26, 58,291.38 and 25,257 is: 34,848.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,247.26 : 58,291.38 = 25,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,247.26/58,291.38 = 25,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,247.26x = 58,291.38 × 25,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,247.26x = 1,472,265,384.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,265,384.66/42,247.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,848.78

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