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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,843.09, 52,183.87 and 28,267.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,843.09, 52,183.87 and 28,267.97 is: 38,980.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,843.09 : 52,183.87 = 28,267.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,843.09/52,183.87 = 28,267.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,843.09x = 52,183.87 × 28,267.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,843.09x = 1,475,131,740.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,131,740.05/37,843.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,980.22

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