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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,522.77, 42,710.34 and 25,348.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,522.77, 42,710.34 and 25,348.99 is: 37,957.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,522.77 : 42,710.34 = 25,348.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,522.77/42,710.34 = 25,348.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,522.77x = 42,710.34 × 25,348.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,522.77x = 1,082,663,768.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,663,768.00/28,522.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,957.88

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