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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,341.15, 52,907.06 and 28,275.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,341.15, 52,907.06 and 28,275.01 is: 39,016.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,341.15 : 52,907.06 = 28,275.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,341.15/52,907.06 = 28,275.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,341.15x = 52,907.06 × 28,275.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,341.15x = 1,495,947,588.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,947,588.99/38,341.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,016.77

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