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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,948.77, 43,179.77 and 26,291.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,948.77, 43,179.77 and 26,291.16 is: 39,215.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,948.77 : 43,179.77 = 26,291.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,948.77/43,179.77 = 26,291.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,948.77x = 43,179.77 × 26,291.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,948.77x = 1,135,246,110.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,246,110.38/28,948.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,215.69

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