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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,092.16, 38,770.92 and 27,169.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,092.16, 38,770.92 and 27,169.06 is: 37,496.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,092.16 : 38,770.92 = 27,169.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,092.16/38,770.92 = 27,169.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,092.16x = 38,770.92 × 27,169.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,092.16x = 1,053,369,451.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,369,451.74/28,092.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,496.92

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