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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,059.04, 57,014.68 and 28,045.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,059.04, 57,014.68 and 28,045.61 is: 42,013.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,059.04 : 57,014.68 = 28,045.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,059.04/57,014.68 = 28,045.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,059.04x = 57,014.68 × 28,045.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,059.04x = 1,599,011,479.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,011,479.55/38,059.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,013.97

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