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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,095.68, 38,949.56 and 26,597.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,095.68, 38,949.56 and 26,597.54 is: 36,872.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,095.68 : 38,949.56 = 26,597.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,095.68/38,949.56 = 26,597.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,095.68x = 38,949.56 × 26,597.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,095.68x = 1,035,962,480.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,962,480.08/28,095.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,872.66

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