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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,693.44, 39,581.01 and 26,663.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,693.44, 39,581.01 and 26,663.85 is: 36,781.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,693.44 : 39,581.01 = 26,663.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,693.44/39,581.01 = 26,663.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,693.44x = 39,581.01 × 26,663.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,693.44x = 1,055,382,113.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,382,113.49/28,693.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,781.30

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