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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,404.20, 52,994.16 and 28,338.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,404.20, 52,994.16 and 28,338.24 is: 39,104.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,404.20 : 52,994.16 = 28,338.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,404.20/52,994.16 = 28,338.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,404.20x = 52,994.16 × 28,338.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,404.20x = 1,501,761,224.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,761,224.68/38,404.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,104.09

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