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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,324.55, 52,873.20 and 28,276.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,324.55, 52,873.20 and 28,276.97 is: 39,011.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,324.55 : 52,873.20 = 28,276.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,324.55/52,873.20 = 28,276.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,324.55x = 52,873.20 × 28,276.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,324.55x = 1,495,093,890.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,093,890.20/38,324.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,011.39

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