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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,369.88, 52,946.64 and 28,303.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,369.88, 52,946.64 and 28,303.74 is: 39,056.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,369.88 : 52,946.64 = 28,303.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,369.88/52,946.64 = 28,303.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,369.88x = 52,946.64 × 28,303.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,369.88x = 1,498,587,932.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,587,932.43/38,369.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,056.36

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