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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,041.68, 38,748.84 and 26,674.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,041.68, 38,748.84 and 26,674.94 is: 36,860.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,041.68 : 38,748.84 = 26,674.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,041.68/38,748.84 = 26,674.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,041.68x = 38,748.84 × 26,674.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,041.68x = 1,033,622,982.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,622,982.07/28,041.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,860.24

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