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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,996.92, 43,407.83 and 26,224.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,996.92, 43,407.83 and 26,224.89 is: 39,258.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,996.92 : 43,407.83 = 26,224.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,996.92/43,407.83 = 26,224.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,996.92x = 43,407.83 × 26,224.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,996.92x = 1,138,365,435.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,365,435.76/28,996.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,258.15

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