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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,904.67, 39,907.23 and 25,874.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,904.67, 39,907.23 and 25,874.52 is: 35,723.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,904.67 : 39,907.23 = 25,874.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,904.67/39,907.23 = 25,874.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,904.67x = 39,907.23 × 25,874.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,904.67x = 1,032,580,420.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,580,420.78/28,904.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,723.65

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