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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,082.43, 38,805.08 and 26,715.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,082.43, 38,805.08 and 26,715.69 is: 36,916.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,082.43 : 38,805.08 = 26,715.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,082.43/38,805.08 = 26,715.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,082.43x = 38,805.08 × 26,715.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,082.43x = 1,036,704,354.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,704,354.13/28,082.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,916.48

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