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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,247.68, 39,160.39 and 26,749.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,247.68, 39,160.39 and 26,749.72 is: 37,083.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,247.68 : 39,160.39 = 26,749.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,247.68/39,160.39 = 26,749.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,247.68x = 39,160.39 × 26,749.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,247.68x = 1,047,529,467.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,529,467.59/28,247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,083.73

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