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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,023.54, 38,593.76 and 27,411.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,023.54, 38,593.76 and 27,411.18 is: 37,750.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,023.54 : 38,593.76 = 27,411.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,023.54/38,593.76 = 27,411.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,023.54x = 38,593.76 × 27,411.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,023.54x = 1,057,900,365.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,900,365.18/28,023.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,750.42

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