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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,093.68, 38,946.78 and 26,595.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,093.68, 38,946.78 and 26,595.54 is: 36,869.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,093.68 : 38,946.78 = 26,595.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,093.68/38,946.78 = 26,595.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,093.68x = 38,946.78 × 26,595.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,093.68x = 1,035,810,645.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,810,645.36/28,093.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,869.88

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