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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,030.39, 38,848.91 and 27,505.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,030.39, 38,848.91 and 27,505.51 is: 38,121.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,030.39 : 38,848.91 = 27,505.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,030.39/38,848.91 = 27,505.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,030.39x = 38,848.91 × 27,505.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,030.39x = 1,068,558,888.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,558,888.25/28,030.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,121.45

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