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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,332.82, 38,935.16 and 27,031.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,332.82, 38,935.16 and 27,031.96 is: 37,147.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,332.82 : 38,935.16 = 27,031.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,332.82/38,935.16 = 27,031.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,332.82x = 38,935.16 × 27,031.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,332.82x = 1,052,493,687.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,493,687.71/28,332.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,147.51

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