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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,787.31, 52,150.17 and 28,210.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,787.31, 52,150.17 and 28,210.58 is: 38,933.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,787.31 : 52,150.17 = 28,210.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,787.31/52,150.17 = 28,210.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,787.31x = 52,150.17 × 28,210.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,787.31x = 1,471,186,542.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,186,542.80/37,787.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,933.35

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