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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,165.60, 42,248.40 and 25,573.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,165.60, 42,248.40 and 25,573.60 is: 38,360.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,165.60 : 42,248.40 = 25,573.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,165.60/42,248.40 = 25,573.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,165.60x = 42,248.40 × 25,573.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,165.60x = 1,080,443,682.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,443,682.24/28,165.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,360.40

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