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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,451.44, 58,565.88 and 25,655.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,451.44, 58,565.88 and 25,655.28 is: 35,393.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,451.44 : 58,565.88 = 25,655.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,451.44/58,565.88 = 25,655.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,451.44x = 58,565.88 × 25,655.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,451.44x = 1,502,524,049.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,524,049.85/42,451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,393.95

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