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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,511.40, 42,767.10 and 25,230.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,511.40, 42,767.10 and 25,230.90 is: 37,846.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,511.40 : 42,767.10 = 25,230.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,511.40/42,767.10 = 25,230.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,511.40x = 42,767.10 × 25,230.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,511.40x = 1,079,052,423.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,052,423.39/28,511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,846.35

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