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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,327.24, 52,887.93 and 28,261.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,327.24, 52,887.93 and 28,261.11 is: 38,997.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,327.24 : 52,887.93 = 28,261.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,327.24/52,887.93 = 28,261.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,327.24x = 52,887.93 × 28,261.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,327.24x = 1,494,671,607.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,671,607.40/38,327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,997.64

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