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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,113.64, 57,064.82 and 28,725.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,113.64, 57,064.82 and 28,725.24 is: 43,008.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,113.64 : 57,064.82 = 28,725.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,113.64/57,064.82 = 28,725.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,113.64x = 57,064.82 × 28,725.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,113.64x = 1,639,200,650.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,200,650.06/38,113.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,008.24

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