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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,050.12, 38,909.29 and 27,106.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,050.12, 38,909.29 and 27,106.06 is: 37,599.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,050.12 : 38,909.29 = 27,106.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,050.12/38,909.29 = 27,106.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,050.12x = 38,909.29 × 27,106.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,050.12x = 1,054,677,549.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,677,549.30/28,050.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,599.75

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