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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,604.80, 42,907.20 and 25,688.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,604.80, 42,907.20 and 25,688.80 is: 38,533.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,604.80 : 42,907.20 = 25,688.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,604.80/42,907.20 = 25,688.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,604.80x = 42,907.20 × 25,688.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,604.80x = 1,102,234,479.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,234,479.36/28,604.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,533.20

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