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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,233.21, 38,979.78 and 25,203.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,233.21, 38,979.78 and 25,203.02 is: 34,796.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,233.21 : 38,979.78 = 25,203.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,233.21/38,979.78 = 25,203.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,233.21x = 38,979.78 × 25,203.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,233.21x = 982,408,195.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,408,195.04/28,233.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,796.19

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