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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,091.68, 38,817.84 and 26,724.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,091.68, 38,817.84 and 26,724.94 is: 36,929.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,091.68 : 38,817.84 = 26,724.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,091.68/38,817.84 = 26,724.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,091.68x = 38,817.84 × 26,724.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,091.68x = 1,037,404,444.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,404,444.93/28,091.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,929.24

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