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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,196.06, 38,961.88 and 26,829.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,196.06, 38,961.88 and 26,829.59 is: 37,073.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,196.06 : 38,961.88 = 26,829.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,196.06/38,961.88 = 26,829.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,196.06x = 38,961.88 × 26,829.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,196.06x = 1,045,331,004.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,331,004.15/28,196.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,073.66

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