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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,465.20, 42,697.80 and 25,009.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,465.20, 42,697.80 and 25,009.20 is: 37,513.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,465.20 : 42,697.80 = 25,009.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,465.20/42,697.80 = 25,009.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,465.20x = 42,697.80 × 25,009.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,465.20x = 1,067,837,819.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,837,819.76/28,465.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,513.80

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