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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,253.03, 52,774.38 and 28,205.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,253.03, 52,774.38 and 28,205.25 is: 38,912.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,253.03 : 52,774.38 = 28,205.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,253.03/52,774.38 = 28,205.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,253.03x = 52,774.38 × 28,205.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,253.03x = 1,488,514,581.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,514,581.50/38,253.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,912.33

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