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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,323.55, 52,871.82 and 28,275.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,323.55, 52,871.82 and 28,275.97 is: 39,010.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,323.55 : 52,871.82 = 28,275.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,323.55/52,871.82 = 28,275.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,323.55x = 52,871.82 × 28,275.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,323.55x = 1,495,001,731.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,001,731.81/38,323.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,010.00

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