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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,004.02, 51,003.35 and 28,048.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,004.02, 51,003.35 and 28,048.66 is: 38,660.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,004.02 : 51,003.35 = 28,048.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,004.02/51,003.35 = 28,048.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,004.02x = 51,003.35 × 28,048.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,004.02x = 1,430,575,367.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,575,367.99/37,004.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,660.00

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