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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,512.87, 39,130.59 and 26,249.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,512.87, 39,130.59 and 26,249.33 is: 36,024.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,512.87 : 39,130.59 = 26,249.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,512.87/39,130.59 = 26,249.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,512.87x = 39,130.59 × 26,249.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,512.87x = 1,027,151,574.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,151,574.35/28,512.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,024.14

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