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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,140.36, 39,011.30 and 26,642.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,140.36, 39,011.30 and 26,642.26 is: 36,934.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,140.36 : 39,011.30 = 26,642.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,140.36/39,011.30 = 26,642.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,140.36x = 39,011.30 × 26,642.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,140.36x = 1,039,349,197.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,349,197.54/28,140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,934.47

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