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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,492.60, 39,297.37 and 26,582.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,492.60, 39,297.37 and 26,582.76 is: 36,663.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,492.60 : 39,297.37 = 26,582.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,492.60/39,297.37 = 26,582.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,492.60x = 39,297.37 × 26,582.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,492.60x = 1,044,632,555.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,632,555.34/28,492.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,663.29

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