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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,007.57, 38,688.18 and 26,014.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,007.57, 38,688.18 and 26,014.67 is: 35,935.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,007.57 : 38,688.18 = 26,014.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,007.57/38,688.18 = 26,014.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,007.57x = 38,688.18 × 26,014.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,007.57x = 1,006,460,236.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,460,236.02/28,007.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,935.29

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