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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,449.28, 42,717.76 and 25,358.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,449.28, 42,717.76 and 25,358.32 is: 38,076.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,449.28 : 42,717.76 = 25,358.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,449.28/42,717.76 = 25,358.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,449.28x = 42,717.76 × 25,358.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,449.28x = 1,083,250,627.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,250,627.76/28,449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,076.56

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