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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,281.28, 58,332.96 and 25,508.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,281.28, 58,332.96 and 25,508.16 is: 35,192.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,281.28 : 58,332.96 = 25,508.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,281.28/58,332.96 = 25,508.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,281.28x = 58,332.96 × 25,508.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,281.28x = 1,487,966,476.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,966,476.95/42,281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,192.09

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