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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,359.92, 42,507.16 and 25,079.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,359.92, 42,507.16 and 25,079.44 is: 37,590.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,359.92 : 42,507.16 = 25,079.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,359.92/42,507.16 = 25,079.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,359.92x = 42,507.16 × 25,079.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,359.92x = 1,066,055,768.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,055,768.79/28,359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,590.22

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