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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,614.68, 39,466.60 and 25,071.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,614.68, 39,466.60 and 25,071.76 is: 34,580.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,614.68 : 39,466.60 = 25,071.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,614.68/39,466.60 = 25,071.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,614.68x = 39,466.60 × 25,071.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,614.68x = 989,497,123.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,497,123.22/28,614.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,580.05

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