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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,881.08, 52,256.66 and 28,913.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,881.08, 52,256.66 and 28,913.01 is: 39,885.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,881.08 : 52,256.66 = 28,913.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,881.08/52,256.66 = 28,913.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,881.08x = 52,256.66 × 28,913.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,881.08x = 1,510,897,405.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,897,405.43/37,881.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,885.28

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