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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,045.95, 38,624.67 and 27,433.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,045.95, 38,624.67 and 27,433.59 is: 37,781.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,045.95 : 38,624.67 = 27,433.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,045.95/38,624.67 = 27,433.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,045.95x = 38,624.67 × 27,433.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,045.95x = 1,059,613,360.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,613,360.67/28,045.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,781.33

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