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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,075.61, 38,921.77 and 26,577.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,075.61, 38,921.77 and 26,577.52 is: 36,844.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,075.61 : 38,921.77 = 26,577.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,075.61/38,921.77 = 26,577.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,075.61x = 38,921.77 × 26,577.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,075.61x = 1,034,443,907.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,443,907.03/28,075.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,844.93

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