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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,973.54, 39,962.85 and 26,591.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,973.54, 39,962.85 and 26,591.19 is: 36,676.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,973.54 : 39,962.85 = 26,591.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,973.54/39,962.85 = 26,591.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,973.54x = 39,962.85 × 26,591.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,973.54x = 1,062,659,737.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,659,737.29/28,973.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,676.90

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