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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,298.86, 52,837.34 and 28,251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,298.86, 52,837.34 and 28,251.50 is: 38,975.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,298.86 : 52,837.34 = 28,251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,298.86/52,837.34 = 28,251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,298.86x = 52,837.34 × 28,251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,298.86x = 1,492,734,111.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,734,111.01/38,298.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,975.94

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