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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,363.22, 52,955.64 and 28,372.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,363.22, 52,955.64 and 28,372.07 is: 39,164.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,363.22 : 52,955.64 = 28,372.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,363.22/52,955.64 = 28,372.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,363.22x = 52,955.64 × 28,372.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,363.22x = 1,502,461,257.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,461,257.36/38,363.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,164.11

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