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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,050.62, 38,909.99 and 27,106.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,050.62, 38,909.99 and 27,106.56 is: 37,600.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,050.62 : 38,909.99 = 27,106.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,050.62/38,909.99 = 27,106.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,050.62x = 38,909.99 × 27,106.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,050.62x = 1,054,715,843.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,715,843.00/28,050.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,600.45

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