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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,652.41, 39,580.19 and 27,251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,652.41, 39,580.19 and 27,251.16 is: 37,644.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,652.41 : 39,580.19 = 27,251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,652.41/39,580.19 = 27,251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,652.41x = 39,580.19 × 27,251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,652.41x = 1,078,606,090.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,606,090.52/28,652.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,644.52

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