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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,026.66, 38,942.21 and 27,734.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,026.66, 38,942.21 and 27,734.15 is: 38,535.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,026.66 : 38,942.21 = 27,734.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,026.66/38,942.21 = 27,734.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,026.66x = 38,942.21 × 27,734.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,026.66x = 1,080,029,093.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,029,093.47/28,026.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,535.78

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