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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,057.54, 57,012.44 and 28,044.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,057.54, 57,012.44 and 28,044.11 is: 42,011.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,057.54 : 57,012.44 = 28,044.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,057.54/57,012.44 = 28,044.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,057.54x = 57,012.44 × 28,044.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,057.54x = 1,598,862,713.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,862,713.45/38,057.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,011.73

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