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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,299.86, 52,838.73 and 28,252.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,299.86, 52,838.73 and 28,252.50 is: 38,977.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,299.86 : 52,838.73 = 28,252.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,299.86/52,838.73 = 28,252.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,299.86x = 52,838.73 × 28,252.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,299.86x = 1,492,826,219.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,826,219.33/38,299.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,977.33

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