Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,284.24, 58,352.64 and 25,514
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 42,284.24, 58,352.64 and 25,514 is: 35,209.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,284.24 : 58,352.64 = 25,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,284.24/58,352.64 = 25,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,284.24x = 58,352.64 × 25,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,284.24x = 1,488,809,256.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,488,809,256.96/42,284.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,209.55
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