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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,104.63, 57,051.33 and 28,716.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,104.63, 57,051.33 and 28,716.22 is: 42,994.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,104.63 : 57,051.33 = 28,716.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,104.63/57,051.33 = 28,716.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,104.63x = 57,051.33 × 28,716.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,104.63x = 1,638,298,543.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,298,543.57/38,104.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,994.74

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