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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,060.44, 38,774.74 and 26,693.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,060.44, 38,774.74 and 26,693.70 is: 36,886.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,060.44 : 38,774.74 = 26,693.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,060.44/38,774.74 = 26,693.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,060.44x = 38,774.74 × 26,693.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,060.44x = 1,035,041,277.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,041,277.14/28,060.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,886.14

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