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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,364.88, 52,939.74 and 28,298.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,364.88, 52,939.74 and 28,298.74 is: 39,049.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,364.88 : 52,939.74 = 28,298.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,364.88/52,939.74 = 28,298.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,364.88x = 52,939.74 × 28,298.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,364.88x = 1,498,127,937.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,127,937.93/38,364.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,049.46

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