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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,386.72, 58,475.40 and 25,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,386.72, 58,475.40 and 25,610 is: 35,330.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,386.72 : 58,475.40 = 25,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,386.72/58,475.40 = 25,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,386.72x = 58,475.40 × 25,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,386.72x = 1,497,554,994
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,554,994/42,386.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,330.76

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