a puzzle sequence that is going around

[Richard Guy]

Evidently  42  but no reason given.

Come in, `Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' fans.   R.

On Sat, 15 Jan 2005, N. J. A. Sloane wrote:

>
> Does anyone know the answer to this puzzle?
>
> Fill in the missing term:
>
> 2616, 3, 11, 10850, ________, 25, 2038
>
> Several people have asked me.  If you Google 2616, 3, 11, 10850 you
> will find several web pages that mention it.  I only looked briefly,
> and did not find the solution.
>
> NJAS
>