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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,237.96, 52,753.66 and 28,190.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,237.96, 52,753.66 and 28,190.30 is: 38,891.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,237.96 : 52,753.66 = 28,190.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,237.96/52,753.66 = 28,190.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,237.96x = 52,753.66 × 28,190.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,237.96x = 1,487,141,167.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,141,167.25/38,237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,891.75

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