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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,791.65, 52,224.41 and 28,343.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,791.65, 52,224.41 and 28,343.81 is: 39,168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,791.65 : 52,224.41 = 28,343.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,791.65/52,224.41 = 28,343.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,791.65x = 52,224.41 × 28,343.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,791.65x = 1,480,238,612.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,238,612.68/37,791.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,168.40

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