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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,208.66, 38,845.91 and 26,405.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,208.66, 38,845.91 and 26,405.66 is: 36,363.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,208.66 : 38,845.91 = 26,405.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,208.66/38,845.91 = 26,405.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,208.66x = 38,845.91 × 26,405.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,208.66x = 1,025,752,054.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,752,054.98/28,208.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,363.03

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