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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,623.96, 53,307.98 and 28,044.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,623.96, 53,307.98 and 28,044.37 is: 38,706.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,623.96 : 53,307.98 = 28,044.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,623.96/53,307.98 = 28,044.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,623.96x = 53,307.98 × 28,044.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,623.96x = 1,494,988,715.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,988,715.07/38,623.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,706.25

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