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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,026.48, 41,821.08 and 25,542.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,026.48, 41,821.08 and 25,542.48 is: 38,114.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,026.48 : 41,821.08 = 25,542.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,026.48/41,821.08 = 25,542.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,026.48x = 41,821.08 × 25,542.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,026.48x = 1,068,214,099.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,214,099.48/28,026.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,114.46

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