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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,646.40, 42,969.60 and 25,190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,646.40, 42,969.60 and 25,190.40 is: 37,785.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,646.40 : 42,969.60 = 25,190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,646.40/42,969.60 = 25,190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,646.40x = 42,969.60 × 25,190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,646.40x = 1,082,421,411.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,421,411.84/28,646.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,785.60

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