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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,147.96, 38,681.61 and 26,846.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,147.96, 38,681.61 and 26,846.97 is: 36,893.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,147.96 : 38,681.61 = 26,846.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,147.96/38,681.61 = 26,846.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,147.96x = 38,681.61 × 26,846.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,147.96x = 1,038,484,023.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,484,023.22/28,147.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,893.76

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