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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,006.99, 38,687.40 and 26,014.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,006.99, 38,687.40 and 26,014.07 is: 35,934.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,006.99 : 38,687.40 = 26,014.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,006.99/38,687.40 = 26,014.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,006.99x = 38,687.40 × 26,014.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,006.99x = 1,006,416,828.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,416,828.44/28,006.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,934.49

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