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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,714.91, 42,964.16 and 25,801.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,714.91, 42,964.16 and 25,801.34 is: 38,604.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,714.91 : 42,964.16 = 25,801.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,714.91/42,964.16 = 25,801.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,714.91x = 42,964.16 × 25,801.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,714.91x = 1,108,532,556.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,532,556.15/28,714.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,604.78

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