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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,365.91, 58,467.39 and 25,604.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,365.91, 58,467.39 and 25,604.31 is: 35,335.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,365.91 : 58,467.39 = 25,604.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,365.91/58,467.39 = 25,604.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,365.91x = 58,467.39 × 25,604.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,365.91x = 1,497,017,178.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,017,178.45/42,365.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,335.42

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