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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,974.54, 39,964.23 and 26,592.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,974.54, 39,964.23 and 26,592.19 is: 36,678.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,974.54 : 39,964.23 = 26,592.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,974.54/39,964.23 = 26,592.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,974.54x = 39,964.23 × 26,592.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,974.54x = 1,062,736,397.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,736,397.36/28,974.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,678.28

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