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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,256.04, 42,329.39 and 25,358.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,256.04, 42,329.39 and 25,358.27 is: 37,988.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,256.04 : 42,329.39 = 25,358.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,256.04/42,329.39 = 25,358.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,256.04x = 42,329.39 × 25,358.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,256.04x = 1,073,399,762.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,399,762.12/28,256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,988.33

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