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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,093.16, 38,772.30 and 27,170.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,093.16, 38,772.30 and 27,170.06 is: 37,498.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,093.16 : 38,772.30 = 27,170.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,093.16/38,772.30 = 27,170.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,093.16x = 38,772.30 × 27,170.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,093.16x = 1,053,445,717.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,445,717.34/28,093.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,498.30

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