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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,565.07, 42,996.57 and 25,848.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,565.07, 42,996.57 and 25,848.33 is: 38,907.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,565.07 : 42,996.57 = 25,848.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,565.07/42,996.57 = 25,848.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,565.07x = 42,996.57 × 25,848.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,565.07x = 1,111,389,530.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,389,530.23/28,565.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,907.29

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