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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,397.34, 52,973.70 and 28,349.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,397.34, 52,973.70 and 28,349.90 is: 39,112.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,397.34 : 52,973.70 = 28,349.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,397.34/52,973.70 = 28,349.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,397.34x = 52,973.70 × 28,349.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,397.34x = 1,501,798,925.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,798,925.10/38,397.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,112.06

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