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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,056.66, 38,723.01 and 26,795.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,056.66, 38,723.01 and 26,795.49 is: 36,982.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,056.66 : 38,723.01 = 26,795.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,056.66/38,723.01 = 26,795.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,056.66x = 38,723.01 × 26,795.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,056.66x = 1,037,602,027.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,602,027.22/28,056.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,982.38

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