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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,392.40, 42,588.60 and 25,627.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,392.40, 42,588.60 and 25,627.60 is: 38,441.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,392.40 : 42,588.60 = 25,627.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,392.40/42,588.60 = 25,627.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,392.40x = 42,588.60 × 25,627.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,392.40x = 1,091,443,605.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,443,605.36/28,392.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,441.40

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