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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,709.26, 39,630.93 and 26,915.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,709.26, 39,630.93 and 26,915.74 is: 37,155.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,709.26 : 39,630.93 = 26,915.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,709.26/39,630.93 = 26,915.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,709.26x = 39,630.93 × 26,915.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,709.26x = 1,066,695,807.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,695,807.84/28,709.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,155.11

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