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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,651.40, 42,977.10 and 25,195.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,651.40, 42,977.10 and 25,195.40 is: 37,793.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,651.40 : 42,977.10 = 25,195.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,651.40/42,977.10 = 25,195.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,651.40x = 42,977.10 × 25,195.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,651.40x = 1,082,825,225.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,825,225.34/28,651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,793.10

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