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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,059.54, 57,015.43 and 28,046.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,059.54, 57,015.43 and 28,046.11 is: 42,014.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,059.54 : 57,015.43 = 28,046.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,059.54/57,015.43 = 28,046.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,059.54x = 57,015.43 × 28,046.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,059.54x = 1,599,061,021.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,061,021.48/38,059.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,014.72

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