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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,994.71, 40,012.46 and 26,614.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,994.71, 40,012.46 and 26,614.29 is: 36,727.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,994.71 : 40,012.46 = 26,614.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,994.71/40,012.46 = 26,614.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,994.71x = 40,012.46 × 26,614.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,994.71x = 1,064,903,214.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,903,214.05/28,994.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,727.51

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