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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,281.64, 58,344.52 and 25,282.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,281.64, 58,344.52 and 25,282.48 is: 34,887.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,281.64 : 58,344.52 = 25,282.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,281.64/58,344.52 = 25,282.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,281.64x = 58,344.52 × 25,282.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,281.64x = 1,475,094,160.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,094,160.01/42,281.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,887.34

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