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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,323.56, 52,871.82 and 28,275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,323.56, 52,871.82 and 28,275.96 is: 39,009.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,323.56 : 52,871.82 = 28,275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,323.56/52,871.82 = 28,275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,323.56x = 52,871.82 × 28,275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,323.56x = 1,495,001,467.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,001,467.45/38,323.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,009.98

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