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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,093.94, 38,553.82 and 26,509.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,093.94, 38,553.82 and 26,509.28 is: 36,379.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,093.94 : 38,553.82 = 26,509.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,093.94/38,553.82 = 26,509.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,093.94x = 38,553.82 × 26,509.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,093.94x = 1,022,033,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,033,899.52/28,093.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,379.16

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