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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,307.52, 52,897.62 and 28,253.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,307.52, 52,897.62 and 28,253.40 is: 39,014.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,307.52 : 52,897.62 = 28,253.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,307.52/52,897.62 = 28,253.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,307.52x = 52,897.62 × 28,253.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,307.52x = 1,494,537,616.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,537,616.91/38,307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,014.21

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