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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,266.04, 42,344.38 and 25,368.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,266.04, 42,344.38 and 25,368.26 is: 38,003.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,266.04 : 42,344.38 = 25,368.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,266.04/42,344.38 = 25,368.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,266.04x = 42,344.38 × 25,368.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,266.04x = 1,074,203,241.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,203,241.38/28,266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,003.32

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