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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,087.28, 52,563.48 and 28,061.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,087.28, 52,563.48 and 28,061.52 is: 38,727.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,087.28 : 52,563.48 = 28,061.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,087.28/52,563.48 = 28,061.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,087.28x = 52,563.48 × 28,061.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,087.28x = 1,475,011,145.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,011,145.29/38,087.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,727.13

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