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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,386.80, 38,890.08 and 27,322.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,386.80, 38,890.08 and 27,322.66 is: 37,432.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,386.80 : 38,890.08 = 27,322.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,386.80/38,890.08 = 27,322.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,386.80x = 38,890.08 × 27,322.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,386.80x = 1,062,580,238.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,580,238.76/28,386.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,432.20

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