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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,244.76, 42,130.06 and 25,949.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,244.76, 42,130.06 and 25,949.67 is: 38,706.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,244.76 : 42,130.06 = 25,949.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,244.76/42,130.06 = 25,949.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,244.76x = 42,130.06 × 25,949.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,244.76x = 1,093,261,154.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,261,154.08/28,244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,706.69

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