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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,075.68, 38,795.76 and 26,708.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,075.68, 38,795.76 and 26,708.94 is: 36,907.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,075.68 : 38,795.76 = 26,708.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,075.68/38,795.76 = 26,708.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,075.68x = 38,795.76 × 26,708.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,075.68x = 1,036,193,626.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,193,626.09/28,075.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,907.16

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