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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,626.68, 39,484.83 and 27,663.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,626.68, 39,484.83 and 27,663.32 is: 38,156.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,626.68 : 39,484.83 = 27,663.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,626.68/39,484.83 = 27,663.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,626.68x = 39,484.83 × 27,663.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,626.68x = 1,092,281,487.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,281,487.44/28,626.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,156.07

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