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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,246.68, 39,159 and 26,748.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,246.68, 39,159 and 26,748.72 is: 37,082.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,246.68 : 39,159 = 26,748.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,246.68/39,159 = 26,748.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,246.68x = 39,159 × 26,748.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,246.68x = 1,047,453,126.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,453,126.48/28,246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,082.34

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