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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,604.93, 53,277.57 and 28,442.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,604.93, 53,277.57 and 28,442.57 is: 39,252.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,604.93 : 53,277.57 = 28,442.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,604.93/53,277.57 = 28,442.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,604.93x = 53,277.57 × 28,442.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,604.93x = 1,515,350,747.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,350,747.77/38,604.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,252.78

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