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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,252.76, 52,774.06 and 28,205.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,252.76, 52,774.06 and 28,205.04 is: 38,912.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,252.76 : 52,774.06 = 28,205.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,252.76/52,774.06 = 28,205.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,252.76x = 52,774.06 × 28,205.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,252.76x = 1,488,494,473.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,494,473.26/38,252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,912.08

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