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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,397.16, 52,984.26 and 28,331.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,397.16, 52,984.26 and 28,331.08 is: 39,094.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,397.16 : 52,984.26 = 28,331.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,397.16/52,984.26 = 28,331.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,397.16x = 52,984.26 × 28,331.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,397.16x = 1,501,101,308.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,101,308.80/38,397.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,094.07

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