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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,261.02, 63,265.26 and 25,570.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,261.02, 63,265.26 and 25,570.61 is: 38,279.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,261.02 : 63,265.26 = 25,570.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,261.02/63,265.26 = 25,570.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,261.02x = 63,265.26 × 25,570.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,261.02x = 1,617,731,290.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,731,290.01/42,261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,279.51

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