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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,367.88, 38,983.23 and 27,066.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,367.88, 38,983.23 and 27,066.96 is: 37,195.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,367.88 : 38,983.23 = 27,066.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,367.88/38,983.23 = 27,066.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,367.88x = 38,983.23 × 27,066.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,367.88x = 1,055,157,527.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,157,527.08/28,367.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,195.50

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