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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,821.89, 42,946.32 and 25,677.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,821.89, 42,946.32 and 25,677.74 is: 38,261.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,821.89 : 42,946.32 = 25,677.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,821.89/42,946.32 = 25,677.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,821.89x = 42,946.32 × 25,677.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,821.89x = 1,102,764,224.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,764,224.19/28,821.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,261.35

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