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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,052.79, 38,717.66 and 26,791.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,052.79, 38,717.66 and 26,791.62 is: 36,977.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,052.79 : 38,717.66 = 26,791.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,052.79/38,717.66 = 26,791.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,052.79x = 38,717.66 × 26,791.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,052.79x = 1,037,308,834.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,308,834.01/28,052.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,977.03

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