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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,360.62, 39,053.24 and 27,731.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,360.62, 39,053.24 and 27,731.27 is: 38,186.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,360.62 : 39,053.24 = 27,731.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,360.62/39,053.24 = 27,731.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,360.62x = 39,053.24 × 27,731.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,360.62x = 1,082,995,963.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,995,963.33/28,360.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,186.61

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