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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,261.36, 52,738.77 and 28,554.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,261.36, 52,738.77 and 28,554.32 is: 39,358.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,261.36 : 52,738.77 = 28,554.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,261.36/52,738.77 = 28,554.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,261.36x = 52,738.77 × 28,554.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,261.36x = 1,505,919,714.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,919,714.99/38,261.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,358.76

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