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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,265.28, 58,310.88 and 25,492.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,265.28, 58,310.88 and 25,492.16 is: 35,170.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,265.28 : 58,310.88 = 25,492.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,265.28/58,310.88 = 25,492.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,265.28x = 58,310.88 × 25,492.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,265.28x = 1,486,470,282.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,470,282.70/42,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,170.01

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