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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,281.36, 52,813.28 and 28,233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,281.36, 52,813.28 and 28,233.92 is: 38,951.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,281.36 : 52,813.28 = 28,233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,281.36/52,813.28 = 28,233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,281.36x = 52,813.28 × 28,233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,281.36x = 1,491,125,922.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,125,922.46/38,281.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,951.75

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