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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,080.18, 38,801.97 and 26,713.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,080.18, 38,801.97 and 26,713.44 is: 36,913.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,080.18 : 38,801.97 = 26,713.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,080.18/38,801.97 = 26,713.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,080.18x = 38,801.97 × 26,713.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,080.18x = 1,036,534,097.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,534,097.48/28,080.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,913.37

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