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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,387.41, 38,890.94 and 27,323.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,387.41, 38,890.94 and 27,323.27 is: 37,433.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,387.41 : 38,890.94 = 27,323.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,387.41/38,890.94 = 27,323.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,387.41x = 38,890.94 × 27,323.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,387.41x = 1,062,627,687.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,627,687.71/28,387.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,433.06

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