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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,058.43, 38,771.97 and 26,691.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,058.43, 38,771.97 and 26,691.69 is: 36,883.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,058.43 : 38,771.97 = 26,691.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,058.43/38,771.97 = 26,691.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,058.43x = 38,771.97 × 26,691.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,058.43x = 1,034,889,403.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,889,403.93/28,058.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,883.37

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