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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,233.60, 52,764.96 and 28,787.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,233.60, 52,764.96 and 28,787.20 is: 39,728.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,233.60 : 52,764.96 = 28,787.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,233.60/52,764.96 = 28,787.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,233.60x = 52,764.96 × 28,787.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,233.60x = 1,518,955,456.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,955,456.51/38,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,728.29

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