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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,954.86, 52,424.22 and 28,437.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,954.86, 52,424.22 and 28,437.29 is: 39,278.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,954.86 : 52,424.22 = 28,437.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,954.86/52,424.22 = 28,437.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,954.86x = 52,424.22 × 28,437.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,954.86x = 1,490,802,747.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,802,747.16/37,954.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,278.31

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