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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,060.27, 57,016.56 and 28,046.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,060.27, 57,016.56 and 28,046.85 is: 42,015.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,060.27 : 57,016.56 = 28,046.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,060.27/57,016.56 = 28,046.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,060.27x = 57,016.56 × 28,046.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,060.27x = 1,599,134,765.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,134,765.60/38,060.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,015.85

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