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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,149.85, 38,764.11 and 25,164.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,149.85, 38,764.11 and 25,164.59 is: 34,653.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,149.85 : 38,764.11 = 25,164.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,149.85/38,764.11 = 25,164.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,149.85x = 38,764.11 × 25,164.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,149.85x = 975,482,934.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,482,934.86/28,149.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,653.22

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