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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,052.64, 38,879.82 and 27,527.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,052.64, 38,879.82 and 27,527.76 is: 38,152.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,052.64 : 38,879.82 = 27,527.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,052.64/38,879.82 = 27,527.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,052.64x = 38,879.82 × 27,527.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,052.64x = 1,070,274,353.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,274,353.80/28,052.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,152.36

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