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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,965.46, 39,951.73 and 26,583.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,965.46, 39,951.73 and 26,583.13 is: 36,665.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,965.46 : 39,951.73 = 26,583.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,965.46/39,951.73 = 26,583.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,965.46x = 39,951.73 × 26,583.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,965.46x = 1,062,042,032.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,042,032.31/28,965.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,665.81

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