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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,148.96, 38,682.98 and 26,847.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,148.96, 38,682.98 and 26,847.97 is: 36,895.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,148.96 : 38,682.98 = 26,847.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,148.96/38,682.98 = 26,847.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,148.96x = 38,682.98 × 26,847.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,148.96x = 1,038,559,486.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,559,486.55/28,148.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,895.13

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