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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,039.91, 38,675.10 and 27,113.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,039.91, 38,675.10 and 27,113.17 is: 37,396.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,039.91 : 38,675.10 = 27,113.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,039.91/38,675.10 = 27,113.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,039.91x = 38,675.10 × 27,113.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,039.91x = 1,048,604,638.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,604,638.57/28,039.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,396.86

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