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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,615.68, 39,467.98 and 25,072.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,615.68, 39,467.98 and 25,072.76 is: 34,581.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,615.68 : 39,467.98 = 25,072.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,615.68/39,467.98 = 25,072.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,615.68x = 39,467.98 × 25,072.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,615.68x = 989,571,190.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,571,190.22/28,615.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,581.43

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