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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,197.74, 38,964.22 and 26,831.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,197.74, 38,964.22 and 26,831.27 is: 37,076.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,197.74 : 38,964.22 = 26,831.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,197.74/38,964.22 = 26,831.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,197.74x = 38,964.22 × 26,831.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,197.74x = 1,045,459,537.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,459,537.49/28,197.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,076.00

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