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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,251.41, 58,302.90 and 25,252.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,251.41, 58,302.90 and 25,252.27 is: 34,845.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,251.41 : 58,302.90 = 25,252.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,251.41/58,302.90 = 25,252.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,251.41x = 58,302.90 × 25,252.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,251.41x = 1,472,280,154.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,280,154.81/42,251.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,845.70

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