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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,967.54, 39,954.57 and 26,585.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,967.54, 39,954.57 and 26,585.19 is: 36,668.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,967.54 : 39,954.57 = 26,585.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,967.54/39,954.57 = 26,585.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,967.54x = 39,954.57 × 26,585.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,967.54x = 1,062,200,001.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,200,001.17/28,967.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,668.63

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