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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,430.18, 39,285.78 and 27,064.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,430.18, 39,285.78 and 27,064.52 is: 37,398.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,430.18 : 39,285.78 = 27,064.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,430.18/39,285.78 = 27,064.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,430.18x = 39,285.78 × 27,064.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,430.18x = 1,063,250,778.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,250,778.53/28,430.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,398.67

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