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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,364.97, 52,958.06 and 28,373.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,364.97, 52,958.06 and 28,373.82 is: 39,166.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,364.97 : 52,958.06 = 28,373.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,364.97/52,958.06 = 28,373.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,364.97x = 52,958.06 × 28,373.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,364.97x = 1,502,622,461.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,622,461.99/38,364.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,166.52

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