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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,005.10, 42,007.65 and 25,413.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,005.10, 42,007.65 and 25,413.10 is: 38,119.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,005.10 : 42,007.65 = 25,413.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,005.10/42,007.65 = 25,413.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,005.10x = 42,007.65 × 25,413.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,005.10x = 1,067,544,610.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,544,610.22/28,005.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,119.65

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