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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,028.89, 38,846.83 and 27,504.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,028.89, 38,846.83 and 27,504.01 is: 38,119.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,028.89 : 38,846.83 = 27,504.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,028.89/38,846.83 = 27,504.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,028.89x = 38,846.83 × 27,504.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,028.89x = 1,068,443,374.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,443,374.97/28,028.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,119.37

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