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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,058.54, 57,013.93 and 28,045.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,058.54, 57,013.93 and 28,045.11 is: 42,013.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,058.54 : 57,013.93 = 28,045.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,058.54/57,013.93 = 28,045.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,058.54x = 57,013.93 × 28,045.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,058.54x = 1,598,961,938.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,961,938.38/38,058.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,013.22

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