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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,252.98, 58,309.01 and 25,256.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,252.98, 58,309.01 and 25,256.40 is: 34,853.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,252.98 : 58,309.01 = 25,256.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,252.98/58,309.01 = 25,256.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,252.98x = 58,309.01 × 25,256.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,252.98x = 1,472,675,477.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,675,477.29/42,252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,853.77

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