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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,410.40, 42,615.60 and 25,645.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,410.40, 42,615.60 and 25,645.60 is: 38,468.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,410.40 : 42,615.60 = 25,645.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,410.40/42,615.60 = 25,645.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,410.40x = 42,615.60 × 25,645.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,410.40x = 1,092,902,631.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,902,631.36/28,410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,468.40

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