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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,964.78, 39,950.76 and 26,582.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,964.78, 39,950.76 and 26,582.44 is: 36,664.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,964.78 : 39,950.76 = 26,582.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,964.78/39,950.76 = 26,582.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,964.78x = 39,950.76 × 26,582.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,964.78x = 1,061,988,680.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,988,680.65/28,964.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,664.83

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