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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,094.76, 38,691.84 and 27,482.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,094.76, 38,691.84 and 27,482.40 is: 37,848.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,094.76 : 38,691.84 = 27,482.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,094.76/38,691.84 = 27,482.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,094.76x = 38,691.84 × 27,482.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,094.76x = 1,063,344,623.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,344,623.62/28,094.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,848.50

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