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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,676.52, 39,487.84 and 26,585.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,676.52, 39,487.84 and 26,585.64 is: 36,608.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,676.52 : 39,487.84 = 26,585.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,676.52/39,487.84 = 26,585.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,676.52x = 39,487.84 × 26,585.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,676.52x = 1,049,809,498.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,809,498.62/28,676.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,608.68

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