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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,266.30, 42,399.45 and 25,350.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,266.30, 42,399.45 and 25,350.30 is: 38,025.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,266.30 : 42,399.45 = 25,350.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,266.30/42,399.45 = 25,350.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,266.30x = 42,399.45 × 25,350.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,266.30x = 1,074,838,777.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,838,777.34/28,266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,025.45

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