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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,220.96, 38,929.20 and 26,218.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,220.96, 38,929.20 and 26,218.64 is: 36,167.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,220.96 : 38,929.20 = 26,218.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,220.96/38,929.20 = 26,218.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,220.96x = 38,929.20 × 26,218.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,220.96x = 1,020,670,680.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,670,680.29/28,220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,167.11

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