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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,009.80, 42,014.70 and 25,093.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,009.80, 42,014.70 and 25,093.80 is: 37,640.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,009.80 : 42,014.70 = 25,093.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,009.80/42,014.70 = 25,093.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,009.80x = 42,014.70 × 25,093.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,009.80x = 1,054,308,478.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,308,478.86/28,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,640.70

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