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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,995.50, 39,713.96 and 27,293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,995.50, 39,713.96 and 27,293.28 is: 37,382.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,995.50 : 39,713.96 = 27,293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,995.50/39,713.96 = 27,293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,995.50x = 39,713.96 × 27,293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,995.50x = 1,083,924,230.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,924,230.19/28,995.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,382.50

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