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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,376.44, 58,481.88 and 25,614.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,376.44, 58,481.88 and 25,614.84 is: 35,349.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,376.44 : 58,481.88 = 25,614.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,376.44/58,481.88 = 25,614.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,376.44x = 58,481.88 × 25,614.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,376.44x = 1,498,003,999.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,003,999.10/42,376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,349.93

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