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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,251.60, 42,377.40 and 25,400.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,251.60, 42,377.40 and 25,400.40 is: 38,100.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,251.60 : 42,377.40 = 25,400.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,251.60/42,377.40 = 25,400.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,251.60x = 42,377.40 × 25,400.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,251.60x = 1,076,402,910.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,402,910.96/28,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,100.60

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