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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,265.76, 38,973.96 and 26,549.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,265.76, 38,973.96 and 26,549.37 is: 36,607.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,265.76 : 38,973.96 = 26,549.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,265.76/38,973.96 = 26,549.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,265.76x = 38,973.96 × 26,549.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,265.76x = 1,034,734,084.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,734,084.41/28,265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,607.33

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