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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,226.33, 52,690.50 and 28,519.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,226.33, 52,690.50 and 28,519.29 is: 39,310.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,226.33 : 52,690.50 = 28,519.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,226.33/52,690.50 = 28,519.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,226.33x = 52,690.50 × 28,519.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,226.33x = 1,502,695,649.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,695,649.75/38,226.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,310.49

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