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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,214.93, 39,114.86 and 26,716.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,214.93, 39,114.86 and 26,716.88 is: 37,038.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,214.93 : 39,114.86 = 26,716.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,214.93/39,114.86 = 26,716.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,214.93x = 39,114.86 × 26,716.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,214.93x = 1,045,027,020.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,027,020.84/28,214.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,038.09

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