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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,049.88, 38,630.07 and 27,437.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,049.88, 38,630.07 and 27,437.52 is: 37,786.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,049.88 : 38,630.07 = 27,437.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,049.88/38,630.07 = 27,437.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,049.88x = 38,630.07 × 27,437.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,049.88x = 1,059,913,318.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,913,318.23/28,049.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,786.73

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