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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,083.43, 38,806.46 and 26,716.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,083.43, 38,806.46 and 26,716.69 is: 36,917.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,083.43 : 38,806.46 = 26,716.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,083.43/38,806.46 = 26,716.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,083.43x = 38,806.46 × 26,716.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,083.43x = 1,036,780,161.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,780,161.82/28,083.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,917.86

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