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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,408.16, 52,999.44 and 28,342.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,408.16, 52,999.44 and 28,342.08 is: 39,109.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,408.16 : 52,999.44 = 28,342.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,408.16/52,999.44 = 28,342.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,408.16x = 52,999.44 × 28,342.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,408.16x = 1,502,114,368.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,114,368.44/38,408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,109.25

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