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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,966.02, 39,952.46 and 26,583.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,966.02, 39,952.46 and 26,583.71 is: 36,666.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,966.02 : 39,952.46 = 26,583.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,966.02/39,952.46 = 26,583.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,966.02x = 39,952.46 × 26,583.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,966.02x = 1,062,084,776.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,084,776.77/28,966.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,666.58

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