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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,443.23, 58,573.24 and 25,450.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,443.23, 58,573.24 and 25,450.24 is: 35,122.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,443.23 : 58,573.24 = 25,450.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,443.23/58,573.24 = 25,450.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,443.23x = 58,573.24 × 25,450.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,443.23x = 1,490,702,805.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,702,805.52/42,443.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,122.28

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