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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,311.76, 58,389.36 and 25,544.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,311.76, 58,389.36 and 25,544.88 is: 35,251.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,311.76 : 58,389.36 = 25,544.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,311.76/58,389.36 = 25,544.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,311.76x = 58,389.36 × 25,544.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,311.76x = 1,491,549,194.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,549,194.48/42,311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,251.41

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